Carlos Conrique's Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
16%
Carlos Conrique's Salad
1500 min.
8
263kcal

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Welcome to a vibrant culinary experience with Carlos Conrique's Salad, a delightful dish that perfectly embodies the essence of fresh, wholesome ingredients. This salad is not just a feast for the eyes; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free attributes, it caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or a refreshing side dish for any meal.

Imagine the creamy richness of ripe California avocados mingling with the crispness of Boston and red-leaf lettuce, all brought together by a zesty dressing that features the unique sweetness of passion fruit and the tang of fresh lime juice. The addition of golden, crispy tortilla strips adds a satisfying crunch, while the juicy segments of grapefruit provide a burst of citrusy brightness that elevates the entire dish.

Whether you're serving it as an antipasti, starter, or snack, this salad is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. With a preparation time of just 1500 minutes, you can easily prepare this dish ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Dive into this refreshing salad and enjoy a taste of sunshine in every bite!

Ingredients

  •  avocado 
  • cups boston lettuce 
  • 6-inch corn tortillas cut in half, then cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips ()
  • teaspoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  •  passion fruit rum ripe
  • large ruby grapefruit red (preferably )
  • cups red-leaf lettuce 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • knife
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep 10-inch heavy skillet until hot but not smoking, then fry tortilla strips, about 8 at a time, turning once, until golden, about 2 minutes.
  2. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  3. Halve passion fruit crosswise and spoon seeds and pulp into a bowl.
  4. Whisk in sugar, lime juice, and salt, then add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified.
  5. Cut peel, including all white pith, from grapefruit with a sharp knife and, working over another bowl, cut sections free from membranes.
  6. Pour off juices from bowl and whisk 3 tablespoons into dressing.
  7. Quarter avocados lengthwise, then pit and peel.
  8. Cut into bite-size pieces.
  9. Toss lettuces, grapefruit sections, avocados, and nasturtiums with dressing in a large salad bowl.
  10. Add tortilla strips and toss to combine.
  11. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories263kcal
Protein5.57%
Fat52.49%
Carbs41.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
26.95
Glycemic Load
7.9
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
18.437391488448%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.04mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.4mg
Naringenin
27.1mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.78mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:263.41kcal
13.17%
Fat:16.48g
25.35%
Saturated Fat:2.41g
15.05%
Carbohydrates:29.63g
9.88%
Net Carbohydrates:20.96g
7.62%
Sugar:10.49g
11.65%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:171.93mg
7.48%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.94g
7.88%
Vitamin A:4224.94IU
84.5%
Vitamin K:87.13µg
82.98%
Vitamin C:39.63mg
48.04%
Fiber:8.67g
34.66%
Folate:83.9µg
20.97%
Potassium:579.39mg
16.55%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.3%
Vitamin E:2.13mg
14.21%
Phosphorus:133.01mg
13.3%
Manganese:0.26mg
12.77%
Magnesium:48.96mg
12.24%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.16%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.93%
Vitamin B3:1.84mg
9.18%
Copper:0.18mg
9.14%
Iron:1.59mg
8.82%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.01%
Calcium:60.93mg
6.09%
Zinc:0.76mg
5.09%
Selenium:2.18µg
3.12%
Source:Epicurious