Mediterranean Chopped Salad

Portions:4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 small corn tortillas cut into strips
  • ½ avocado
  • 2 tbsp. fat-free Greek yogurt
  • ½ c. cilantro
  • ¼ c. fresh lime juice
  • ¼ c. water
  • kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 15- oz. can low-sodium black beans rinsed
  • ½ seedless cucumber sliced
  • 1 red or yellow pepper sliced
  • 1 lb. shrimp
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the tortilla strips on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until crisp.
  • Meanwhile, in a blender, purée the avocado, yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, ¼ cup water and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  • Toss the dressing with lettuce, then fold in beans, cucumber and peppers.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season shrimp with ½ teaspoon paprika and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook until opaque throughout.
  • Serve the shrimp over the salad and top with the tortilla strips.
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