Shrimp Taco Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Sep. 24, 2022
I created this main-dish salad to satisfy our family's love of shrimp. It has lots of contrasting textures, including firm taco-seasoned shrimp, crispy tortilla strips and hearty black beans. A convenient bag of salad greens cuts down on prep time, so I can have this meal ready in half an hour. -Ellen Morrell, Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

  • 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning, divided
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons diced green or sweet red pepper
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 corn tortillas (6 inches), cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 package (8 ounces) ready-to-serve salad greens
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. Place shrimp in a large bowl; sprinkle with half of the taco seasoning. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup oil, onion, vinegar, green pepper, garlic, coriander and sugar; set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add tortilla chips; stir-fry until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with remaining taco seasoning. In same skillet, cook and stir shrimp 8-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
  3. In a large bowl, combine beans, salad greens, tomato, shrimp and tortilla strips. Just before serving, whisk dressing and pour over salad; sprinkle with cheese and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 383 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 758mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.