This Chopped Salad Recipe is filled with healthy goodness - black beans, kale, chopped bell peppers and jicama with fresh summer corn. Healthy & DELICIOUS!
Does this chopped salad recipe look eerily similar to this chopped salad recipe?
That chopped salad has a thick Coconut-Curry Dressing along with peanuts, carrots and mango. The kale and bell peppers are the same but this Mexican-style version has fresh corn, jicama, black beans and radishes along with flavorful cumin shrimp and a tasty cilantro-lime dressing. While they look similar, I assure you that the flavors are not even close to the same.
I just can't seem to stop myself from creating new chopped salad recipes. It's an addiction and I can. not. stop.
We've talked about how I'm not a big lettuce salad eater. I've always been about the other things that go on the top - the lettuce is just a filler for me. I love the crunch and flavor of vegetables, meats and cheeses. Kale is my one exception lately although I still add a minimal amount. I want a meal, not a fluffy filler that will have me hungry in an hour.
My parents came over for dinner one night last week and my Dad is big on chopped salad recipes like this, too. I wanted something filling but light, healthy but super tasty. Mom doesn't care for spicy though so I left out the jalapenos I normally would have piled on (which, incidentally, would be great here). I also made a cheese fondue for the kids and some Baked Coconut Shrimp - mom's favorite. Recipes coming soon, of course.
But the star of this party was definitely this chopped salad recipe that no one could seem to get enough of. Even after all the appetizers, second rounds were had by all. The dressing itself is flavorful but light. The shrimp have a lot of flavor and could easily be eaten on their own.
There's a lot of versatility to this chopped salad recipe, as well. Shredded chicken would be a wonderful substitute for the cumin shrimp and you could throw in just about any vegetable that you like. A nice cheese would be great, too - feta, queso fresco or even a diced jack would be delicious.
Chopped Salad Recipe with Cumin Shrimp and Cilantro Lime Dressing
For the Cumin Lime Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- large pinch kosher salt
For the Dressing
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup honey
- ⅓ cup cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves
For the Salad
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups chopped jicama
- 1 can black beans (rinsed, drained and patted dry)
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 cucumber (seeded and chopped)
- 3 ears corn (kernels removed)
- 2 radishes (thinly sliced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Mix together lime juice, olive oil, cumin and salt in a resealable plastic bag. Add shrimp and toss around in bag to coat. Refrigerate one hour, turning bag once halfway through.
- Add all dressing ingredients to a Vitamix or other high-powered blender. Blend completely then pour into a serving dish. Set aside.
- Assemble salad by placing all ingredients into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to dress.
- Preheat oven to 400. Remove shrimp from marinade, drain well. Place shrimp on baking sheet and roast for approximately 5-8 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through (depends on size of shrimp). Remove immediately from baking sheet so they don't continue cooking. Allow to come to room temperature.
- Top the salad with the shrimp then drizzle salad dressing over. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro, toss and serve.
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ATasteOfMadness says
This looks amazing! The presentation of this salad is just gorgeous!
Kristy Bernardo says
Thank you so much!!
Maureen says
This dressing is outstanding! I love chopped salads.
the wicked noodle says
Thanks so much, Maureen!
minnie@thelady8home says
Cilantro and cloves! what a wicked combo for dressing. I want to dig right in!!
John@Kitchen Riffs says
Pretty salad! And I love the "action" shot with the dressing. 😉 Chopped salads are great -- it's so fun to contrast different flavors and textures. This is wonderful -- thanks.
the wicked noodle says
Thanks so much, John!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
This salad is simply gorgeous! Pinned.
the wicked noodle says
Thanks so much, Lisa!
CateOMalley says
Perfect summer night dinner - yum!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks, Cate 🙂
Kevin @ Closet Cooking says
Now that is one nice looking salad!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks so much, Kevin!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
This is my kind of salad! Love how hearty it is!
the wicked noodle says
Thanks, Jessica!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my gawd, I love everything about this salad!!! esp the Cumin-Lime Shrimp. . uh, yummm!!! can't wait to try this!
the wicked noodle says
awww, thank you, Alice!!
Nutmeg Nanny says
That dressing is totally calling my name!
the wicked noodle says
Thank you 🙂
Beth @ The First Year says
Woohoo! I found someone else who cooks with jicama! This salad is right up my alley - great recipe!
the wicked noodle says
Isn't jicama the BEST?? I love it in salads especially - or I'll even just squeeze some lime juice over it and sprinkle with salt for a snack 🙂 Thank you, Beth!
Nathalie C. | Devoted Foodie says
Love the mexican flavors in this salad. I could go for a bowl right now 🙂
the wicked noodle says
Thanks, Nathalie!
Donalyn@TheCreeksideCook says
Oh yeah - pinning this for later in the month for sure - I love chopped salads and this one looks divine!
the wicked noodle says
Oh man, I love them too, Donalyn! Thanks so much for pinning!