Avocado-and-Shrimp Salad with Red Goddess Dressing

Name: Avocado-and-Shrimp Salad with Red Goddess Dressing
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 - 6
Ingredients: 1 roasted red bell pepper; 1 shallot; 1 clove garlic; 1 tsp. minced jalapeno; 3 tbsp. plain yogurt; 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; kosher salt; 1 head Lettuce; 1/4 c. Cilantro leaves; 1 tsp. fresh lime juice; 2 Hass avocados; 1 lb. cooked shrimp

By Jonathan WaxmanPublished: Jun 26, 2014

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Yields:

4 - 6

Total Time:

30 mins

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Chef Jonathan Waxman makes his tangy goddess dressing red instead of the classic green, using red bell peppers for color and flavor.

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Ingredients

1 roasted red bell pepper
1 shallot
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. minced jalapeno
3 Tbsp. plain yogurt
1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt
1 head Lettuce
1/4 cup Cilantro leaves
1 tsp. fresh lime juice
2 Hass avocados
1 lb. cooked shrimp

Directions

1. Step 1In a blender, combine the roasted pepper, shallot, garlic, jalapeño, yogurt, vinegar, and lemon juice and puree until smooth. Scrape the puree into a medium bowl and whisk in 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Season with salt.
2. Step 2In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with the cilantro leaves, lime juice, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil; season with salt. Arrange the dressed lettuce, avocado wedges, and shrimp on plates and drizzle with some of the dressing. Serve the remaining Red Goddess dressing on the side.