Quick Easy Shrimp Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner with this Quick Easy Shrimp Salad, a light and refreshing recipe that's ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender, cooked shrimp tossed in a creamy dressing made with zesty lemon juice, tangy dijon mustard, and rich mayonnaise, this salad is bursting with vibrant flavors. Finely chopped celery and red onion add a delightful crunch, while fresh dill enhances the dish with its aromatic freshness. Perfectly seasoned with salt and black pepper, this shrimp salad is served atop a bed of crisp mixed greens or lettuce, making it a satisfying and healthy option for any occasion. Ideal for seafood lovers, this no-cook recipe is simple to prepare yet impressively delicious. Enjoy it immediately or chill it for a make-ahead meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams cooked and peeled shrimp
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed greens or lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and dijon mustard. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, and fresh dill into the bowl with the dressing. Mix well to incorporate.
Gently fold in the cooked and peeled shrimp, ensuring they are evenly coated with the dressing.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the shrimp salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce leaves for a light, refreshing presentation.
Optional: Garnish with additional dill or a lemon wedge for extra flair. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to one day before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1356 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
