Shrimp Taco Salad: Cooking for Wellness at NYU Langone

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Feta adds tanginess while being lower in calories.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Baked chips reduce calories, while corn tortillas can be cut and baked.

Prepare the vinaigrette: In the jar of a blender, combine the garlic, chipotle peppers, Dijon, honey, lime juice, vinegars, and cilantro, and puree for several seconds. With the blender running, slowly drizzle in the oils until the dressing emulsifies. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Marinate the shrimp: In a medium bowl, combine the shrimp and about 1 teaspoon of the vinaigrette per shrimp. Mix to coat the shrimp well. Let set for about 15 minutes. Lightly season the shrimp with salt and pepper and then grill about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Serve the shrimp warm; do not chill.

Assemble the salads: For each salad, combine the romaine, pico de gallo, black beans, queso fresco, tortilla strips, grilled shrimp, and vinaigrette. Serve immediately.

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