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

• 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 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

• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1/2 small garlic clove, finely minced
• 1/2 cup vegan mayo
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp coarse sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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.