Zesty Shrimp and Celery Salad

Recipe posted in: Lunch/Dinner
cooked shrimp

This Zesty Shrimp and Celery Salad couldn’t be any easier to make. Just toss cooked shrimp, celery and cucumber in a creamy homemade dressing featuring fresh lime, curry powder and sour cream. Then voila! A delicious lunch or dinner dish that’s as tasty as it is healthy.

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Phase: Weight Loss Phase, Weight Maintenance Phase

Servings: 4 (1 serving = 1 ½ cups)

Nutrition Information

  • 1.5 Healthy Fat
  • 2 Protein
  • 1 Vegetables
  • 2 Extras

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lime zest
  • 1 ½ tsp. curry powder
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 ½ lb. peeled, deveined, and cooked medium fresh or frozen shrimp (thaw if frozen)
  • 4 large celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced

Directions:

  1. Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, curry powder and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add shrimp, celery and cucumber; toss gently to coat.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.