Shrimp Salad Zesty Dressing (Printable)
Succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing come together in this light summer dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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 Make It:
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. Pat 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 well combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Fold gently with a large spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve on a bed of leafy greens or alongside crusty bread if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes with barely any real cooking involved
- The Greek yogurt trick makes the dressing feel rich without being heavy
- It tastes even better after sitting in the fridge which means great leftovers
02 -
- Overcooking shrimp is the number one mistake and there is no fixing rubbery shrimp once it happens
- The fifteen minute chill time is not optional because warm shrimp will melt the dressing and make it greasy
03 -
- Cut the cooked shrimp in half if you want the flavors to distribute more evenly across every forkful
- Make the dressing a day ahead and keep it separate for the fastest assembly when you are short on time