Description
A refreshing Cold Shrimp Salad featuring chilled shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing, perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chilled shrimp, diced celery, and red onion. Toss them together gently to ensure even mixing.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving.
Notes
For a lighter taste, consider Greek yogurt as a substitution for mayonnaise. You can add diced avocado or cucumber for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp salad, cold salad, summer dish, light meal, seafood salad