You don’t have to use grilled corn on the cob to make this refreshing Summer salad recipe, but if you do, you definitely won’t regret it.

Below is a delicious recipe for Shrimp Salad With Smoked Bacon, Corn, Avocado, Tomatoes and Fava Beans from the folks at Zen Can Cook.

Trust me, there’s nothing remotely ho-hum at all about this showstopper of a Summer salad.

Ingredients for the Salad:

For the salad:
12 jumbo shrimp, cooked and diced
12 ounces double-smoked bacon, cut into lardons
1 1/2 cup fresh corn, cooked
1/2 cup fava beans, blanched and peeled
1 cup cherry heirloom tomatoes, cut in half
2 ripe avocados, diced
2 tablespoons basil, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1/4 cup scallions, chopped
salt and black pepper to taste

Ingredients For the Vinaigrette:

1/2 clove garlic, chopped finely
3 tablespoons lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

How to Make Shrimp Salad With Smoked Bacon, Corn, Avocado, Tomatoes and Fava Beans.

Enjoy!

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