Shrimp Salad Zesty Dressing (Print)
Succulent shrimp with crisp vegetables and a zesty lemon-herb dressing, perfect for summer.
# Ingredient List:
→ Seafood
01 - 1 lb 2 oz large shrimp, peeled and deveined
→ Salad Vegetables
02 - 1 cup celery, finely sliced
03 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 4 tbsp mayonnaise
08 - 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
09 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tsp lemon zest
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How-To Steps:
01 - Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink and opaque throughout. Drain immediately and rinse under cold running water to halt cooking. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked shrimp, sliced celery, diced red onion, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped dill. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
03 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Pour the dressing over the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Fold gently with a spatula or large spoon until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled on a bed of leafy greens or alongside crusty bread if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- It comes together in 25 minutes with zero oven time, which makes it your best friend when the weather turns brutal
- The yogurt mayo dressing hits that creamy tart sweet spot that makes people ask for the recipe before they even finish their first bite
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- Overcooking shrimp by even 30 seconds turns them rubbery and there is no fixing it once it happens
- The salad gets better after an hour in the fridge so making it ahead is actually a strategy not a compromise
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- Pat the cooked shrimp completely dry before adding them to the bowl because residual water will thin your dressing
- Make the dressing first and let it sit while you prep everything else so the flavors have a head start