What goes with shrimp salad?

Since the shrimp salad recipe has protein and vegetables, think of starches you can serve with the dish for a nice balance. A loaf of French bread or a warm pan of cornbread would both pair nicely. You could also serve the salad alongside a baked potato or steamed white rice as well.

How long does shrimp salad last in the fridge?

As long as it is store in an airtight container, this shrimp salad will last 3-5 days in the fridge and still be perfectly safe to eat. Be sure you put the leftovers away right away after serving to keep the shrimp salad at the proper temperature.

Shrimp Salad Recipe with Healthy Dressing

Ingredients

Scale

24 ounces cooked medium shrimp, tails removed

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

2 green onions, finely chopped

1/3 cucumber, finely chopped

1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1/2 fresh lemon, juiced

1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients until the dressing evenly coats the shrimp and vegetables.
Serve inside lettuce leaves or on its own.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

If you want to serve in a sandwich, chop up the shrimp into smaller pieces.

Variation: add 1/2 diced avocado in after the salad has been completely mixed and toss gently to combine.

Author: Carole Jones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Fresh
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6th
Calories: 224 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 882 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 143 mg

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