Salad & Gumbo Combo Recipe
Dinner salad topped with grilled shrimp or grilled chicken. Served with a cup of seafood gumbo.
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Gumbo Ingredients
Method
Salad Directions
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes (halved), cucumber (sliced), red onion (thinly sliced), and avocado (diced).
- 2
Grill the Protein
Season the shrimp or chicken with salt and black pepper. Grill on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until cooked thoroughly and slightly charred.
- 3
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice. Drizzle over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 4
Top with Protein
Slice the grilled shrimp or chicken and place on top of the salad.
Gumbo Directions
- 5
- 6
Add Sausage and Garlic
Add the sliced sausage and minced garlic; cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sausage is browned.
- 7
Incorporate Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 8
Add Stock and Simmer
Pour in the chicken stock, add the bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- 9
Add Shrimp and Okra
Add shrimp and okra to the pot, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- 10
Serve the Gumbo
Remove bay leaves and ladle the gumbo into cups. Serve hot alongside the salad.