Healthy Shrimp Salad

4.86 from 14 votes

Easy to make shrimp salad recipe that's creamy, delicious, and full of flavor. Takes just 20 minutes to make.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time18

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Fat

Servings:

Author: Rena

Heat the 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick pan and add the 1 pound raw shrimp in a single layer.
Season with Kosher salt and ground pepper and cook for 2-4 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Set aside in a salad bowl and allow them to cool.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl add all the dressing ingredients (2 tbsp lemon juice, ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1-2 garlic cloves1 tablespoon chopped parsley, and Kosher salt and ground pepper) and mix well to combine.
To the salad bowl, with the shrimp, add finely diced 1 cup celery, minced ½ red onion and 1 cup frozen green peas.
Add in the yogurt dressing, toss together, and serve.

Use raw shrimp instead of cooked shrimp. The texture and flavor will be so much better.
You may use any other oil instead of olive oil.
Peas: if you don't like peas, use other veggies of choice. You may also skip it completely.
Yogurt: I used plain yogurt instead of mayonnaise. Sour cream will also work. For a non-dairy option, you can use dairy-free yogurt.
It is best to use fresh garlic cloves instead of garlic powder.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days