This old-fashioned shrimp salad recipe is an easy, healthy and flavourful meal that will be ready in less than 10 minutes.
It is made with leftover shrimp, lettuce, tomato, cucumber and olives. The Perfect summertime salad for lunch or dinner. Serve this old-fashioned shrimp salad with Shrimp Tomato Spinach Pasta, Macaroni Bechamel or Shrimp And Mushroom Pasta.
Also, check Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad, Mexican Shrimp Tacos and Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This cold shrimp salad recipe is quick, easy and simple to make.
- A delicious side dish that goes well with lots of main dishes, such as Beef Mac And Cheese, Healthy Mushroom Pasta or Old Fashioned Beef And Macaroni Soup.
- The best way to use leftover shrimp.
- This classic shrimp salad is suitable as a quick lunch, light dinner or an easy side dish.
- It is a delicious low-carb meal that is suitable for the whole family.
- If you like shrimp recipes, check these too! Boom Boom Shrimp (so delicious and easy to make!), Cajun Fried Shrimp and Spicy Garlic Shrimp are tasty and perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients For Old-Fashioned Shrimp Salad
- Shrimps: This salad calls for pre-cooked shrimp.
- Cheery tomatoes: Cut into halves.
- Fresh lemon juice: You may use just lemon zest instead.
- Lettuce: Cut into small or large pieces.
- Green bell pepper: You can use a different color.
- Cucumber: Cut into small pieces.
- Green olives: You may use green onions instead.
- Olive oil: Use extra virgin olive oil.
- Seasonings: Dried basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, salt and black pepper.
“See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”
Variations & Substitutions
- Add some cheese, such as parmesan, cheddar or mozzarella cheese.
- Add fresh herbs like basil, parsley, cilantro or fresh dill.
- You can substitute Lemon juice with lime juice or apple cider vinegar.
- Add some chopped nuts or dried fruits like walnuts, pecans or raisins.
- Add more fresh veggies like red onion, bell pepper, spinach, celery or carrot.
- You may add ½ teaspoon of dijon mustard for extra flavor.
- Substitute cumin with old bay seasoning.
- To make creamy shrimp salad, add ½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream.
- To make shrimp macaroni salad, add some cooked pasta.
How To Make Spicy Old-Fashioned Shrimp Salad
One: Chop cucumber, bell pepper and lettuce into bite-sized pieces and cut tomatoes and green olives into halves.
Two: In a large bowl, mix all the chopped veggies and olives. Mix in the lemon juice and the olive oil.
Three: In a small bowl, mix all the spices cumin, red pepper flacks, garlic powder, black pepper, salt and dry basil.
Four: Add the shrimp to the spices and mix well until combined.
Five: Now mix the spicy shrimp with the vegetables until combined, and serve.
Expert Tips
- For best results, use fresh ingredients.
- You can use small shrimp or larger shrimp; that is your personal preference.
How To Serve It
Serve it once it has done. You can add some cheese to it; that will go well. Also, you can add a bunch of chopped fresh parsley. Further, if you like mayonnaise, you can add 2 tablespoon of mayonnaise.
What To Serve With This Salad
It could be served on its own because it does make a meal. But If you like a little extra something. Here are a few suggestions to consider:
- Ground Beef Stir Fry With Vegetables
- Pizza Stuffed Mushrooms
- Cheesy Cauliflower
- Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe
Recipe FAQs
Yes, sure, you can.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; they will last for 2-3 days.
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Recipe Card
Old-Fashioned Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
- 500 g Shrimps cooked and peeled
- ⅛ cup Cheery tomatoes
- ⅛ cup Lettuce
- ⅛ cup Cucumber
- ⅛ cup Green pepper
- ⅛ cup Green olives
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Chop cucumber, pepper and lettuce into bite-sized pieces and cut tomatoes and green olives into halves.⅛ cup Cheery tomatoes, ⅛ cup Lettuce, ⅛ cup Cucumber, ⅛ cup Green pepper, ⅛ cup Green olives
- In a large bowl, mix all the chopped veggies and olives. Mix in the lemon juice and the olive oil.1 teaspoon Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- In a small bowl, mix all the spices cumin, red pepper flacks, garlic powder, black pepper, salt and dry basil.¼ teaspoon Black pepper, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Dried basil, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes, ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- Add the shrimp to the spices and mix well until combined.500 g Shrimps
- Now mix the spicy shrimp with the vegetables until combined, and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh ingredients.
- You can use small shrimp or larger shrimp; that is your personal preference.
Variations
- Add some cheese, such as parmesan, cheddar or mozzarella cheese.
- Add fresh herbs like basil, parsley, cilantro or fresh dill.
- You can substitute Lemon juice with lime juice or apple cider vinegar.
- Add some chopped nuts or dried fruits like walnuts, pecans or raisins.
- Add more fresh veggies like red onion, bell pepper, spinach, celery or carrot.
- You may add ½ teaspoon of dijon mustard for extra flavor.
- Substitute cumin with old bay seasoning.
- To make creamy shrimp salad, add ½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream.
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