This loaded main-dish salad uses avocado in place of oil in the dressing, with hot honey for a kick. Sometimes I like to add sliced black olives and green onions, but feel free to mix and match your favorite toppings to make this salad your own.
Ingredients
1/2 cup mango sparkling water
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup hot chile-infused honey
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 garlic clove
8 cups chopped romaine
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
1/4 cup salted pepitas
Directions
In a blender or food processor, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cover and process until smooth.
Place lettuce in a large serving bowl. Top with mango, red pepper and shrimp. Drizzle with 1 cup dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pepitas and serve with remaining dressing.