Shrimp Salad Recipe: Easy and Refreshing Delight for Home Chefs
An easy and refreshing shrimp salad recipe that is perfect for home chefs looking for a light and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill to create the dressing.
- Once the shrimp are cool, add them to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
- Toss gently to combine and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Feel free to add additional ingredients such as avocado or bell peppers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg