Looking for a fresh and flavorful dish?
This Garlic Shrimp Creamy Salad is packed with veggies, juicy shrimp, and a creamy dressing that ties it all together.
Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- 1 lb garlic butter shrimp, cooked (keep the fried onions)
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 celery sticks, sliced
- 1 cucumber, de-seeded and chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Combine lettuce, celery, cucumber, avocado, and grapes in a large bowl.
Step 2: Mix Greek yogurt, Parmesan, fried onions, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
Step 3: Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated.
Step 4: Add the garlic butter shrimp to the salad and mix gently.
Step 5: Top with cherry tomatoes and serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use a different type of lettuce?
Yes, you can substitute romaine with spinach or mixed greens.
2. What if I donāt have Greek yogurt?
Sour cream or mayonnaise can be used as substitutes in the dressing.
3. Can I add other vegetables?
Feel free to add bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch.
4. How should I store leftovers?
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, but store the dressing separately.
Otherwise, it’s best to eat the salad in the same meal to enjoy the best texture and flavor.
5. Can I prepare the shrimp ahead of time?
Yes, you can, but it’s not recommended. Shrimp should be cooked and served right away to avoid chewiness
Garlic Shrimp Creamy Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked garlic butter shrimp save the fried onions
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 celery sticks sliced
- 1 cucumber de-seeded and chopped
- 1 avocado chopped
- 1 cup seedless green grapes halved
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine lettuce, celery, cucumber, avocado, and grapes in a large bowl.
- Mix Greek yogurt, Parmesan, fried onions, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Toss the salad with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Add the garlic butter shrimp to the salad and mix gently.
- Top with cherry tomatoes and serve immediately.