Avocado-and-Shrimp Salad with Red Goddess Dressing

By DreiFromBK

Ingredients

• 1 roasted red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced jalapeño
• 3 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• Kosher salt
• 1 head of lettuce, torn into large pieces
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 2 Hass avocados, cut into wedges
• 1 pound cooked shrimp

Preparation

Step 1

In 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.

In 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.