Shrimp Salad Zesty Dressing (Printable)

Succulent shrimp and crisp vegetables tossed in a tangy lemon-dill dressing, perfect for summer lunches.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 lb 1.5 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

# Directions:

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 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 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 Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than you can pour a glass of wine
  • The yogurt in the dressing keeps it light without sacrificing that creamy satisfaction
02 -
  • Overcooking shrimp by even thirty seconds turns them chewy and there is no fixing that once it happens
  • The fifteen minute chill time is not optional because warm shrimp in mayo dressing tastes completely different from cold
03 -
  • Pat the cooked shrimp completely dry before adding them or the dressing will turn watery
  • Swapping all mayo for Greek yogurt works but add an extra pinch of salt to compensate for lost richness

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