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Perfect Shrimp Salad

Perfect Shrimp Salad for a Refreshing Summer Feast

A light and refreshing Perfect Shrimp Salad that embodies summer flavors while being healthy and quick to prepare.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Medium Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Celery chopped
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • 1 Avocado optional sliced for serving
For the Dressing
  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Honey optional
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
For Serving
  • 4 cups Mixed Salad Greens

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing a medium pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, gently add the peeled and deveined medium shrimp, cooking them for 2-3 minutes until opaque and firm. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Transfer the cooled shrimp to a clean bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and optional honey. Add Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix until smooth.
  4. Chop celery, slice red onion thinly, and finely chop fresh dill and parsley.
  5. Combine the chilled shrimp, diced celery, red onion, and herbs in a large bowl, and gently fold the ingredients together.
  6. Pour the creamy dressing over the shrimp and vegetable mixture, gently folding to coat without breaking the shrimp.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. To serve, arrange mixed salad greens on plates, spoon the chilled shrimp salad over, and top with slices of avocado if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, allow the shrimp salad to chill thoroughly before serving. Quality shrimp makes a difference in flavor and texture.

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