High-Fiber Lunch

If you think salads are boring, this high fiber lunch will prove you wrong. This Green Goddess Shrimp Salad is crunchy, creamy, and satisfying in all the right ways. You get crisp greens, juicy shrimp, chickpeas for plant-based protein and fiber, plus a velvety avocado dressing that ties everything together.

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It is quick enough for a weekday lunch but elegant enough to serve when friends come over.

Why This Salad is a Smart High-Fiber Lunch

• Avocado dressing makes it creamy without heavy mayo.
• Shrimp + chickpeas give you both lean protein and plant-based fiber.
• Fresh veggies like cucumber, tomatoes, celery, and lettuce keep it crisp and hydrating.
• Artichokes add a tangy bite and extra fiber.

Ingredients

For the dressing

• ½ avocado, peeled and pitted
• ¾ cup nonfat buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (tarragon, chives, or sorrel)
• 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar (or tarragon vinegar)
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste or minced anchovy

For the salad

• 8 cups green leaf lettuce, bite-size pieces
• 12 ounces cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 cup canned artichoke hearts, rinsed and chopped
• ½ cup celery, chopped

How to Make It

Step 1: Blend the dressing

Add avocado, buttermilk, herbs, vinegar, and anchovy to a blender. Puree until creamy and smooth.

Step 2: Build the salad

Divide lettuce among four plates. Top each with shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, chickpeas, artichoke hearts, and celery.

Step 3: Dress and serve

Drizzle the green goddess dressing over the top. Toss lightly if you like everything coated.

Tips for the Best Salad

• For sweeter celery: Choose light green stalks instead of dark green.
• Make greens crisp: Wash and chill them the day before.
• Cucumber swap: Persian or English cucumbers give you tender skins and fewer seeds.
• Dressing hack: If your avocado isn't ripe, microwave halves for 30 seconds at a time, then chill in ice water.

Nutrition Per Serving

• 262 calories
• 22 g protein
• 31 g carbs
• 6 g fat
• High in fiber

Why You'll Love This

This Green Goddess Shrimp Salad is everything you want in a high fiber lunch: it is light yet filling, nutrient-dense, and full of fresh flavors. The creamy avocado dressing feels indulgent, but it is heart-healthy and packed with good fats.

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