South Beach Shrimp Salad in Seconds - Thankful Thursday
Jul 8, 2010 at 0:16 When I have a hectic day I especially like an easy going lunch - a lunch you can just toss together quickly. But quick doesn't, or shouldn't, mean tasteless. Not long ago, during a hectic day, I had some left over boiled shrimp...lucky me. At lunchtime the shrimp was calling my name. What's a girl to do? Thankfully, this girl remembered a shrimp salad recipe that can be tossed together in a jiffy. Perfect for a hectic afternoon....and leftover shrimp!
Here's what you'll need:
(Adapted from The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook)
1 - LB Cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
1 - Large cucumber, peeled, diced
3 - Large celery stalks, chopped
1 1/2 TBS - fresh lime juice (I'm sure lemon would be worth trying)
1/8 cup - light mayo
1/8 cup - low fat plain greek yogurt
1 tsp - curry powder
1/4 tsp - salt (optional)
Here's What you'll need to do:
Whisk together yogurt, mayo, lime juice, curry powder, salt in a large bowl
Add chopped cucumber, celery, and shrimp; toss gently to coat.
Enjoy!
You can refrigerate shrimp salad until ready to serve.
I eat this salad two ways: 1) wrapped in a lettuce leaf, like a wrap, 2) straight out of a bowl!
Enjoy!
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Reader Comments (4)
I'll take both thank you very much! Such a refreshing summer meal - and you're right - quick too!
"Leftover shrimp" never happens in this household, but I am glad to have this recipe to PLAN for upcoming shrimp meals, this not only looks delicious, it is a hot weather find. Thanks for this.
Debra (Smith Bites),
It is quick, and I was even thinking some leftover chopped chicken would be good, too!
Patti,
LOL! I know what you mean about not having leftover shrimp around, it's unusual for us to have it, too. ;-) But, like you, I'd PLAN for this! Enjoy!