This nutritious Shrimp Cobb Salad is packed with perfectly sautéed shrimp, crispy bacon, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy lemon vinaigrette. It’s a vibrant, flavorful dish that’s bursting with delicious classic Cobb flavors.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Cobb Salad with Shrimp

• Tender sautéed shrimp
• Crispy bacon and creamy avocado
• Classic cobb salad flavors
• Tossed in an easy homemade dressing
• Perfectly easy, healthy dinner

If you’re looking for a tasty twist to your salad routine, you’re in for a real treat with this cobb salad. Instead of chicken, this recipe starts with seasoned, succulent shrimp that’s sauteed to tender and juicy perfection.

It’s also packed with all your other favorite Cobb classics, like savory bacon, crispy veggies, boiled eggs, and creamy avocado. Tossed in homemade lemon vinaigrette, this nutritious and delicious salad offers a variety of textures and flavors in every bite.

This hearty shrimp cobb salad is all about easy prep while delivering big on flavor, making it the perfect go-to weeknight dinner. If you’re looking for other delicious and simple salads check out this Caprese Salad or Shrimp Avocado Salad.

🛒 Ingredients for Easy Shrimp Cobb Salad

• Shrimp
• Bacon
• Romaine lettuce
• Tomatoes
• Cucumber
• Avocado
• Eggs
• Red onion
• Blue cheese
• Olive oil
• Apple cider vinegar
• Lemon
• Dijon mustard
• Garlic
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Skillet
• Bullet blender, immersion blender or whisk and mixing bowl
• Large serving platter or bowl

🔪 How to Make the Ultimate Shrimp Cobb Salad

Add all the dressing ingredients to a blender cup or immersion blender.

Pulse until well combined and emulsified.  Then set aside and allow the flavors to meld while you make the salad.

Add the bacon to a skillet and fry until crisp.

Remove and set aside to cool. Once it’s cool enough to handle, crumble it into small pieces.

Leave behind about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease, add in the shrimp and pepper.  Sauté for 1-2 minutes on each side or just until they turn pink, then remove and set them aside.

Add the cooled shrimp and chopped romaine lettuce to a large serving platter or bowl.

I like to add all the ingredients in small clusters, but you can also add them in vertical strips if you’d like.

Add in the cucumber and tomatoes.

Then add the hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and red onion.

Next, add the blue cheese and avocado.

Pour the cobb shrimp salad dressing over the top and serve.

💡 Tips for Making This Heathy Shrimp Cobb Salad Recipe

• Dressing emulsification: To ensure your vinaigrette dressing is well incorporated and clings to the salad ingredients, slowly drizzle the oil into the vinegar while whisking continuously. This helps create a smooth and creamy dressing that coats the salad evenly.

• Dry the ingredients: Ingredients like tomatoes and cucumbers can release excess moisture, leading to a watery salad. To prevent this, blot these ingredients with paper towels before adding them to the salad, especially if you’re making the salad ahead of time.

• Don’t overcook the shrimp: Overcooked shrimp can become rubbery and lose their delicate texture. To prevent this, cook the shrimp just until they turn pink and opaque, which usually takes only a couple of minutes per side, depending on their size.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Once the salad has been assembled with the dressing, it’s best served immediately. The reason why is that the acid in the dressing will begin to break down the lettuce, making it soggy.

🍴 What to Serve with Healthy Shrimp Cobb Salad

• Bread: Serve slices of crusty homemade bread or warm dinner rolls on the side to sop up any leftover dressing.

• Fresh fruit: Keep things fresh with a side of fresh berries.  

• Soup: Start your meal with a flavorful soup like this Cream of Asparagus or this Broccoli and Cheddar Soup.

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• Protein: Instead of shrimp, you can use grilled chicken, salmon, or steak as a substitute.

• Bacon: You can substitute the bacon with turkey bacon if you prefer. 

• Cheese: If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, you can substitute it with feta, goat cheese, or shredded cheddar.

• Vegetables: Feel free to swap the cherry tomatoes and cucumbers with your favorite veggies, such as bell peppers, snap peas, carrots, or radishes.

• Lettuce: While romaine lettuce is traditionally used, you can use other greens like spinach, kale, or mixed salad greens.

• Avocado dressing: Add diced avocado to the dressing ingredients and blend until smooth to create a creamy avocado dressing.

• Nuts or seeds: Sprinkle toasted almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds on top for added texture and flavor.

Why is it Called a Cobb Salad?

The Cobb salad is named after its creator, Robert Cobb, who owned the Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles. Legend has it that the salad was invented in the 1930s when Cobb raided the restaurant’s kitchen late one night and tossed together leftovers from the refrigerator.

Is Cobb Salad Good for You?

You bet! Packed with fresh vegetables like romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado, Cobb salad gives you a generous dose of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. This salad recipe also includes protein-rich ingredients such as shrimp, bacon, and hard-boiled eggs.

Is Cobb Salad Suitable for a Low-Carb Diet?

It sure is, this Cobb salad is made with all low-carb, healthy, and wholesome ingredients. It’s a great option for those following keto or another low-carb diet.

Can I Make this Salad Ahead of Time?

While it’s best to assemble the salad just before serving to maintain freshness, you can prepare components in advance. For instance, you can cook the shrimp and chop the vegetables and eggs ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator. Then just assemble and dress the salad just before serving.

🍽️ More Keto Salad Recipes

• Caprese Salad with Balsamic Reduction
• Grilled Shrimp Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette
• Keto ” Big Mac” Cheeseburger Salad
• Asian Grilled Chicken Salad
• Buffalo Chicken Salad
• Keto Taco Salad
• Classic Cobb with Ranch Dressing