Description
Shrimp Louie Salad combines succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, creamy Louie dressing. It’s a light yet filling meal, perfect for warm weather or a special occasion. With fresh, vibrant ingredients and a flavorful dressing, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
2–3 radishes, thinly sliced (optional)
Lemon wedges for garnish
For the Louie Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (optional for a little heat)
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Dash hot sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- For the Louie Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and relish.
- Stir in the horseradish (if using), hot sauce (optional), salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Whisk until the dressing is smooth.
- Stir in the chopped parsley (if desired), then chill the dressing in the fridge until ready to serve.
- For the Salad: On a large platter or individual serving plates, create a bed of chopped romaine lettuce.
- Arrange the shrimp on top of the lettuce, followed by the sliced eggs, halved tomatoes, avocado slices, cucumber, red onion, black olives (if using), and radishes (if using).
- Drizzle the Louie dressing over the salad or serve it on the side, depending on your preference.
- Garnish the salad with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For more protein, add crab, chicken, or additional hard-boiled eggs.
- Spicy Dressing: Add more horseradish or hot sauce to the dressing for extra heat.
- Vegetarian Version: Skip the shrimp and replace with roasted vegetables, chickpeas, or a plant-based protein.
- Herb Variations: Swap parsley with dill, tarragon, or chives for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
