Shrimp salad with gazpacho dressing

This is a perfect salad that highlights dark, leafy greens. It is light and refreshing – perfect for a summer evening.
By Nadine Day RD
288 cal Serves 2
Prep time 0h 10m
Cook time
Total time 0h 10m
generic kitchen utensils

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Place the dressing ingredients in a food processor and puree. Makes 500 mL (2 cups). Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Place the romaine and kale in a big bowl and toss with 250 mL (1 cup) of the dressing. Save the rest of the dressing for another time.

  3. Step 3

    Place ½ the lettuce mixture on one plate. Top with ¼ avocado, 3 shrimp and yellow (or red) pepper. Repeat for second plate.

  4. Step 4

    Serve immediately.

Nutritional information

Per serving (1 of 2)

Calories
288
Protein
25 g
Sodium
254 mg
Potassium
1,371 mg
Total fat
13 g
Saturated fat
2 g
Cholesterol
137 mg
Carbohydrates
22 g
Fibre
8 g

Recipe developed by Nadine Day, PH Ec. ©Heart and Stroke Foundation 2009.

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