Shrimp Salad {No Cook Dinner Idea}
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.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Resting time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 191kcal
- 1/3 cup light mayo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice preferably from a fresh lemon
- 2 tsp dried or fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 lb cooked shrimp
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
To serve (optional)
- 4 brioche buns
- Boston leaf lettuce
- Potato chips
In a large bowl, mix together mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, herbs and salt & pepper. Toss cooked shrimp, celery and green onions in mixture until well-coated. Let sit for 15 minutes to soak up the flavours before serving.
If desired, serve with lettuce in brioche buns with potato chips on the side. Enjoy!
NOTE: Nutritional info is for shrimp salad only, not including sides or buns.
To truly make this a no-cook dinner, use defrosted frozen cooked shrimp.
Serve your shrimp salad on brioche buns, in lettuce wraps or with chips.
Turn this recipe into a pasta salad by doubling up on the dressing and adding one pound of cooked pasta.
Store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 296mg | Sodium: 1470mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 3mg