Can I use different fruits or veggies with this salad?

Absolutely yes! Papaya, melon and cucumber would all be wonderful and would keep up the tropical vibe we have going on here.

What's the best way to cut up a mango?

If I am being totally honest, my favorite way is to pick up some already cut up mango at the supermarket, but if you want to do it yourself, my friend Elise at Simply Recipes has a great step by step tutorial here ! And while we are at it, here's another on how to deal with a fresh pineapple .

Can this salad be served tossed?

Much as I love the drama of how a Cobb Salad looks with the pretty lines of ingredients all in a row, I do always ask for it to be served tossed - it's just that much easier to eat. But it's 100% fine served either way.

Can this salad be made ahead?

Yes...to a point. You can prep all the separate ingredients, but as with most salads, it's best to do the final combination (especially the dressing) right before you serve it up, just to make sure everything is as crisp and fresh as possible.

Tropical Cobb Salad

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This tropical Cobb salad trades the usual ingredients for shrimp and fruit with a citrus dressing for a delicious and refreshing light supper!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 pound of small to medium shrimp, peeled
Juice from 2 oranges (about 1/3 cup or so)
Juice from one lime
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon pepper
1 small head of romaine lettuce, rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces
1 cup diced pineapple
1 cup diced mango
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
½ cup chopped cashews

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Instructions

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add the shrimp, and simmer until they are cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Drain and run cold water over them until they are cool.
Make the dressing: put the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil and pepper in a small jar and shake shake shake until mixed. Set aside.
Divide the lettuce among four plates. Put the shrimp in a line down the middle of each plate, and put lines of pineapple, mango, tomatoes and cheese on the side.
Drizzle dressing over the top, sprinkle with cashews and serve!

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Find it online: https://www.framedcooks.com/tropical-cobb-salad/