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Crispy Romaine & Grilled Shrimp Salad With Tahini Dressing

April 29, 2018
Crispy Romaine & Grilled Shrimp Salad With Tahini Dressing

This Crispy Romaine & Grilled Shrimp Salad With Tahini Dressing is perfect for spring! Crunchy romaine creates a classic base that’s quickly jazzed up with zesty red onion, juicy tomatoes and fresh cucumber and finally finished with a creamy, flavorful dressing.

Ingredients

  • large head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 English cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 2/3 red onion, thinly sliced or shaved
  • 6-12 fresh shrimp, prepared as desired (optional)

Tahini Dressing

  • tablespoons tahini
  • 1/2 small garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayo
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Crispy Romaine & Grilled Shrimp Salad With Tahini Dressing

Crispy Romaine & Grilled Shrimp Salad With Tahini Dressing

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly wash, spin and chop lettuce to desired size and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add cucumbers, onion and tomato.
  3. In a high-speed blender or food processor, blend together tahini dressing ingredients – adding more water for a thinner consistency or tahini for thicker.
  4.  Gently toss salad with 1/3 cup dressing until lightly coated, adding more if desired.
  5. Finish with fresh ground pepper, a squeeze of fresh lemon and protein of choice.

Note: Extra dressing keeps well in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.

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