
The "Even my picky bf will eat it" Salad
Need a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian main course? The "Even my picky bf will eat it" Salad could be a great recipe to try. This recipe makes 2 servings with 689 calories, 29g of protein, and 49g of fat each. For $4.07 per serving, this recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is brought to you by spoonacular user coffeebean. If you have tabasco sauce, romaine lettuce hearts, cashews, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes. Users who liked this recipe also liked Dragon Salad - Couscous Summer Salad, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, and Japanese Salad Dressing.
- Serves: 2
- Time: 25 Mins
- Category: side dish, lunch, main course, salad, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 35.0
Ingredients
Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
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avocado | 1.0 | None | |
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bell pepper | 1.0 | None | |
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cashews | 30.0 | grams | None |
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cilantro | 4.0 | grams | None |
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garlic cloves | 2.0 | None | |
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lime juice | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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olive oil | 3.0 | Tbsps | None |
romaine lettuce hearts | 2.0 | None | ||
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salt and pepper | 2.0 | servings | None |
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shrimp | 200.0 | grams | None |
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tabasco sauce | 3.0 | dashes | None |
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tortilla chips | 2.0 | servings | None |
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water | 2.0 | servings | None |

avocado
Qty: 1.0
Metric:
Price: None

bell pepper
Qty: 1.0
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Price: None

cashews
Qty: 30.0
Metric: grams
Price: None

cilantro
Qty: 4.0
Metric: grams
Price: None

garlic cloves
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None

lime juice
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None

olive oil
Qty: 3.0
Metric: Tbsps
Price: None
romaine lettuce hearts
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None

salt and pepper
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

shrimp
Qty: 200.0
Metric: grams
Price: None

tabasco sauce
Qty: 3.0
Metric: dashes
Price: None

tortilla chips
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

water
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Wash and cut romaine lettuce and divide between two bowls.
Ingredients:
- romaine
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 2: Chop bell pepper and spread evenly between the two salads.
Ingredients:
- bell pepper
- spread
Step 3: Make the dressing by blending the ripe avocado with the lime juice, Tabasco, cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and water (start with 1/4 cup and add more until the desired consistency is reached. We kept it pretty thick.) Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Ingredients:
- salt and pepper
- lime juice
- olive oil
- cilantro
- avocado
- tabasco sauce
- water
Step 4: Heat a skillet over medium heat.
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 5: Add the remaining tablespoon oil. Then add the minced garlic. Once the garlic is fragrant, add the shrimp.
Ingredients:
- minced garlic
- garlic
- shrimp
- cooking oil
Step 6: Once the shrimp is cooked through, add it to the salads. Divide the dressing between the two salads too.
Ingredients:
- shrimp
Step 7: Sprinkle cashews on top if desired.
Ingredients:
- cashews
Step 8: Serve with tortilla chips.
Ingredients:
- tortilla chips
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
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Calories | 673.6 kcal | 33.68% |
Fat | 48.95 g | 75.31% |
Saturated Fat | 7.14 g | 44.65% |
Carbohydrates | 38.29 g | 12.76% |
Net Carbohydrates | 27.57 g | 10.02% |
Sugar | 4.78 g | 5.31% |
Cholesterol | 161.0 mg | 53.67% |
Sodium | 435.88 mg | 18.95% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 28.03 g | 56.06% |
Vitamin C | 91.24 mg | 110.6% |
Vitamin A | 4588.54 IU | 91.77% |
Vitamin K | 82.63 µg | 78.69% |
Copper | 1.02 mg | 50.77% |
Vitamin E | 7.27 mg | 48.49% |
Phosphorus | 448.7 mg | 44.87% |
Fiber | 10.73 g | 42.91% |
Folate | 156.05 µg | 39.01% |
Magnesium | 146.77 mg | 36.69% |
Potassium | 1127.78 mg | 32.22% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.61 mg | 30.4% |
Manganese | 0.59 mg | 29.73% |
Zinc | 3.52 mg | 23.5% |
Vitamin B5 | 2.12 mg | 21.24% |
Iron | 3.24 mg | 18.01% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.23 mg | 15.44% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.87 mg | 14.34% |
Calcium | 139.95 mg | 14.0% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.24 mg | 13.89% |
Selenium | 5.24 µg | 7.49% |