Southwest Fiesta Shrimp Salad

If you find yourself craving a big hearty salad, this spicy Southwest Fiesta Shrimp Salad will get your taste buds buzzing!

It’s fiesta time on My Modern Cookery! This Southwest Fiesta Shrimp Salad is seriously my absolute favorite for when that salad craving hits.

There are a whole host of questions that come with being pregnant. How are you feeling? Have you had nausea? Do you know what the baby is? How far along are you? Do you have names picked out? And of course, have you had any cravings? Up until recently, I could safely say that I’ve had no real food cravings. Although, I did catch a whiff of a fruity air freshener at the gym at the beginning, which made me want an Air Head for like, 2 weeks. Honestly, I think that would have happened pregnant or not. Recently though, I’ve been craving southwest salads like crazy. It started when I bought one of those bagged salad mixes at the grocery store that include everything you need. It was a southwestern style salad that included a spicy ranch, tortilla strips, cotija cheese, and pepitas. For some reason, that salad really sparked something within me, and I ended up buying a different version of it every time I went to the grocery store (Whole Foods’ variation has been my favorite if you’re curious). The only thing that these pre-packaged salads lack for me is fresh ingredients. No tomatoes, no avocado, corn or black beans to be found. Plus, you certainly have to add your own protein if that’s what you’re looking for. So, I decided to embark on a mission to make my perfect southwest salad to ease my craving whenever I like. I decided on adding blackened shrimp, but you could also use the same seasonings and sub for two chicken breasts or even steak. Cross your fingers my next pregnancy craving is something like ice cream or cookies so you all can reap those benefits too!

Don’t feel like a spicy salad? Try my Simple Italian Salad!