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Dilly Cucumber and Shrimp Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp plus ¼ tsp Kosher salt divided
  • 1 English cucumber diced small
  • 3 stalks celery diced small
  • 5 green onions sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
  • ½ cup compatible mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • MAKE the dressing by adding a 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp. lemon zest, and 3 tbsp. lemon juice, 1 tbsp. compatible Dijon mustard, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt, 1/8 tsp. black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
  • ADD water and 1 tbsp. Kosher salt to a 4- or 5-quart pot and bring to a rolling boil. Once boiling, carefully drop in shrimp and set a timer for 2 minutes. Once the timer goes off, drain the shrimp and run cold water over them to stop the cooking.
  • CHOP the shrimp into 1/2-inch pieces and add to a large bowl with cucumber, celery, green onions, and fresh dill. Toss to combine.
  • POUR dressing over the shrimp and cucumber mixture and fold in to evenly coat.
  • SERVE salad with avocado halves or lettuce leaves to make lettuce cups. Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.