West Coast Salad Recipe
Mixed greens, avocado, Kalamata olives, red peppers, diced tomatoes, red onion, bacon, egg, blackened grilled shrimp and a crab cake with avocado ranch dressing
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Main Proteins
Dressing
Method
Preparation
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Boil the Eggs
In a small saucepan, place the eggs and cover them with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, cool in cold water, peel, and slice.
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Prepare the Shrimp
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Season the shrimp with your choice of blackening seasoning and grill for 2-3 minutes on each side until cooked through.
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Prepare the Crab Cakes
If using pre-made crab cakes, follow the cooking instructions on the packaging. If making from scratch, combine crab meat with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, and seasoning, form into patties, and pan-fry until golden brown.
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Assembly
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Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced tomatoes, chopped avocado, Kalamata olives, diced red pepper, and sliced red onion.
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Add Proteins
Top the salad with crispy bacon, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and the grilled shrimp and crab cakes.
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Dress the Salad
Drizzle the avocado ranch dressing over the top of the salad. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.