Easy Shrimp Salad
This simple Shrimp Salad recipe features tiny shrimp mixed with chopped onion, red bell pepper, and celery in a smooth dressing of mayonnaise and mustard, seasoned to perfection with salt and pepper. It's an ideal choice for potluck gatherings, easy to make and even more delicious when prepared in advance, as the flavors intensify wonderfully while chilled.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb shrimp meat I used small salad shrimp
- ½ medium yellow onion diced
- ½ large red bell pepper diced
- 4-6 celery stalks diced
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp seasoning salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise and mustard in a large mixing bowl, and mix until well combined.
- Add all of the diced vegetables, followed by the shrimp meat. Stir.
- Now sprinkle in the seasoning salt, and black pepper. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Add the shrimp salad into a serving bowl.
- Optional: top with sliced boiled eggs, and sprinkle parsley, and paprika on top