The BEST Shrimp Salad

This Shrimp Salad is the BEST no cook dinner idea for summer – turn it into a pasta salad or serve in brioche rolls for a filling meal.

This one is perfect for hot nights, potlucks, or casual get-togethers. Just toss, let it chill, and enjoy. If you love no-cook recipes by the way, you might also love these turkey roll ups – they’re another easy summer dinner idea!

Why you’ll love this recipe

• No cooking required: Made with pre-cooked shrimp, this recipe comes together fast with no stove, oven, or grill needed.
• Perfect for summer meals: Light and creamy, this goes great in rolls, over greens, or tossed with pasta.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Cooked shrimp – cocktail shrimp, defrosted cooked frozen shrimp or freshly cooked shrimp would all work for this recipe.
• Celery stalks – bell peppers would also add a bit of crunch or you can leave this out altogether.
• Green onions – use extra chives or leave these out.

Dressing

• Light mayo – Greek yogurt would also work.
• Sour cream – cottage cheese can be used instead of sour cream. Use low-fat sour cream for a healthier option.
• Lemon juice – fresh lemon juice is recommended but bottled lemon or even lime juice can be used in a pinch.
• Dill – fennel, thyme, rosemary or parsley are all great alternatives.
• Chives – double up on the green onions or leave these out entirely.

How to make shrimp salad

Step 1: Make the dressing.

Mix together the mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, herbs, salt and pepper.

Step 2: Toss the rest of the ingredients.

Add the shrimp, celery and onions to the mixture.

Frequently asked questions

Why use large shrimp instead of smaller ones?

Larger shrimp give a better bite and less chance of ending up mushy in the salad.

Should I chill the salad before serving?

I recommed it! Chilling for even 15 minutes lets the dressing meld and intensifies the overall taste.

How do I prevent the salad from getting soggy?

Pat veggies dry before adding them. You can also let them sit on a paper towel before you dress them to preserve their crispness .

What to serve with shrimp salad

Shrimp salad is a no cook dinner dream! Here are some great ideas for what to serve it with:

• Brioche buns, beer and kettle chips: get the full summer experience by making faux lobster rolls with this shrimp salad. Pair with kettle chips and a cold beer to complete the meal.
• Low carb lettuce wraps: scoop the shrimp salad into Boston leaf lettuce (or another lettuce of your choice).
• Avocado: serve your shrimp salad into the halves of an avocado. The creaminess of the avocado is the perfect pair to this dish.
• Pasta: you can create a yummy pasta salad by adding cooked pasta to the shrimp salad. Bowtie pasta, rotini, rigatoni and penne would all be delicious!

How long can you store it?

Make ahead: You can mix the salad up to a day in advance, just give it a good stir before serving.

Store: Keep the salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.