Shrimp Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Shrimp Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

This isn’t your average Caesar salad — it’s colorful and packed with great quality protein! Shrimp, crisp cucumbers, carrots, and homemade croutons make this salad hearty enough for a full meal. Toss it all together with Primal Kitchen Caesar dressing (made with avocado oil instead of seed oils), and you’ve got a nourishing, whole-foods spin on the classic.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Protein-rich from wild-caught shrimp 🦐

• Full of fresh veggies for fiber, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and antioxidants

• Homemade croutons taste so good!

Ingredients

Yield: 2 salads

• For the Salad:

  • 1 lb wild-caught shrimp, peeled + deveined

  • 2 tbsp grass-fed butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped

  • 4 cups spring mix (or kale, romaine, etc.), chopped

  • 1 cucumber, sliced

  • 2 carrots, peeled + shredded or julienned

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional — not pictured, but I love cherry tomatoes in a Caesar salad!)

  • ¼ cup Primal Kitchen Caesar dressing

  • Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

• For the Croutons:

  • 1 cup cubed Food for Life Ezekiel bread or sourdough bread

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ tsp garlic powder

  • ½ tsp dried oregano

  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

  • Pinch of sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

1. Make the croutons:. Toss bread cubes with extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Once warmed, add the croutons. Cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown, turning frequently. Set aside.

2. Cook the shrimp: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add shrimp, season with salt and pepper, and cook 3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. In the last 30 seconds, stir in chopped garlic. Remove from heat.

3. Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cucumber, carrots, and tomatoes. Add shrimp and croutons.

4. Dress and serve: Drizzle with Primal Kitchen Caesar dressing, toss gently, and top with Parmesan if desired.

Nutritional Benefits

• Shrimp: A protein rich in selenium and iodine.

• Homemade Croutons: A more nutritious swap for store-bought.

• Veggies (tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots): Loaded with fiber, electrolytes, vitamin C, and antioxidants.

• Primal Kitchen Caesar: Made with avocado oil instead of seed oils, giving you healthy fats without unnecessary additives.

Serving Suggestions

• Pair with sparkling water or kombucha for a refreshing meal.