Crafting a dish that combines catfish, grilled chicken, and shrimp into a salad presents a delightful challenge, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that can elevate a simple salad into a gourmet meal. This recipe is designed to harmonize these diverse elements, creating a light yet satisfying dish perfect for a special occasion or an elegant dinner at home.
Grilled Catfish, Chicken, and Shrimp Salad
Serves: 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Protein:
- 4 catfish fillets, about 6 oz each
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Olive oil for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (divided)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (divided)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (divided)
For the Salad:
- 8 cups mixed greens (such as arugula, spinach, and romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste