Zesty Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Mayo

This Zesty Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Mayo is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp with crunchy vegetables, zesty lime, and a creamy cilantro-infused mayonnaise. Perfect as a light lunch, appetizer, or even a topping for tacos, this versatile salad is quick to prepare and bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors. The optional jalapeño adds a subtle kick, making it a standout dish for any occasion.

Ingredients

Salad

• 1 lb medium-sized cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ medium red onion, finely diced
• 2 radishes, finely diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• ½ red or green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped and deseeded (optional for heat)

Dressing

•  4 tablespoons of fresh cilantro mayo (or regular mayo blended with minced cilantro and garlic)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook Shrimp: If using raw shrimp, cook in lightly salted boiling water until pink and opaque. Cool, peel, and devein.
2. Chop the Veggies: Carefully chop the red onion, radishes, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if included) into small, even pieces.
3. Mix Mayo: Combine mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, and crushed garlic in a bowl to create the cilantro mayonnaise if not already prepared.
4. Add Lime Juice: Stir in lime juice and adjust salt to taste.
5. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, diced vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs.
6. Add Dressing: Gently fold in the cilantro lime mayonnaise, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
7. Refrigerate: Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
8. Serve: Serve cold as a standalone dish, with crackers, or as a taco filling.

Conclusion

This Zesty Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Mayo is the perfect combination of creamy, zesty, and crunchy. With minimal prep and a medley of bold flavors, this salad makes an ideal dish for summer picnics, casual lunches, or elegant appetizers. It’s a versatile recipe that pairs well with a variety of dishes, ensuring it’ll become a household favorite.

Zesty Shrimp Salad with Cilantro Lime Mayo

Arefreshing shrimp salad featuring tender shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and acreamy cilantro lime mayonnaise dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Salad

• 1 lb medium-sized cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• ½ medium red onion (finely diced)
• 2 radishes (finely diced)
• 2 celery stalks (finely diced)
• ½ red or green bell pepper (finely chopped)
• 2 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
• 1 jalapeño (finely chopped and deseeded (optional for heat))

Dressing

• 4 tablespoons of fresh cilantro mayo (or regular mayo blended with minced cilantro and garlic)
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Salt (to taste)

1. Cook Shrimp: If using raw shrimp, cook in lightly salted boiling water until pink and opaque. Cool, peel, and devein.
2. Chop the Veggies: Carefully chop the red onion, radishes, celery, bell pepper, and jalapeño (if included) into small, even pieces.
3. Mix Mayo: Combine mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, and crushed garlic in a bowl to create the cilantro mayonnaise if not already prepared.
4. Add Lime Juice: Stir in lime juice and adjust salt to taste.
5. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, diced vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs.
6. Add Dressing: Gently fold in the cilantro lime mayonnaise, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
7. Refrigerate: Chill the salad for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
8. Serve: Serve cold as a standalone dish, with crackers, or as a taco filling.

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