Easy Applebee's Grilled Shrimp N' Spinach Salad With Bacon Vinaigrette
Description
Easy Applebee’s Grilled Shrimp N’ Spinach Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette features juicy grilled shrimp, fresh spinach, crisp vegetables, and a smoky bacon dressing. Perfect for a quick, healthy, restaurant-style salad at home.
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 6 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried
- 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced or diced
- ½ cup bacon vinaigrette dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat for 3–5 minutes.
- Pat the 1½ lbs large raw shrimp dry with paper towels. Toss them in 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper and a 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5–7 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through, until the shrimp turn pink, opaque, and slightly crispy on the edges.
- In a large salad bowl, combine 6 cups fresh baby spinach, c1 cup cherry tomatoes, ½ small red onion, 1 cup cucumber, and crumbled 6 slices cooked bacon.
- Place the cooked shrimp on top of the salad. Drizzle with ½ cup bacon vinaigrette dressing and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Divide the salad among plates and garnish with extra bacon or lemon wedges if desired. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and crisp texture.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 27gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2954IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 2mg