Shrimp Louie Salad

Introduction

Shrimp Louie Salad is a refreshing and satisfying classic American salad loaded with juicy shrimp, crisp lettuce, creamy eggs, and fresh vegetables—all topped with a rich and tangy Louie dressing. It’s light enough for lunch yet filling enough for dinner, and it’s packed with flavor in every bite!

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 pound cooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined

4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped

2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 avocado, sliced (optional but highly recommended)

1/2 cucumber, sliced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

Lemon wedges for serving

For the Louie Dressing:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/4 teaspoon paprika

Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the vegetables
   Wash and chop the romaine lettuce. Halve the tomatoes, slice the cucumber, red onion, avocado, and boiled eggs.
2. Make the dressing
   In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
3. Assemble the salad
   Place the chopped romaine lettuce in a large serving bowl or platter. Arrange the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado, red onion, and sliced eggs on top.
4. Add the shrimp
   Place the cooked shrimp over the salad.
5. Serve
   Drizzle with the Louie dressing just before serving or serve the dressing on the side. Add lemon wedges for extra freshness. Serving Tips

Best served cold and freshly prepared

You can substitute shrimp with crab or lobster for variety

Pair it with toasted bread for a complete meal

Enjoy