Shrimp Salad with Yogurt Sauce

Here is a simple recipe for a delicious shrimp salad with yogurt sauce.

Ingredients

• 400 g of peeled and cleaned shrimps
• 2 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lemon (juice)
• 150 g of Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill (or parsley, if you prefer)
• 1 tablespoon of finely chopped red onion
• Mixed salad (for example, lettuce, arugula, baby spinach)
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes, halved

Preparation

1. In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil and cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side, until they turn pink and are cooked. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle with fresh lemon juice. Set aside to cool.
2. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, and red onion. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then mix well to create the yogurt sauce.
3. In a salad bowl, arrange the mixed greens as a base, add the cooled shrimp, sliced avocado, and cherry tomatoes.
4. Pour over the prepared yogurt sauce on the shrimp and salad.
5. Serve immediately, chilled.

Curiosity

This salad can be a perfect summer dish, thanks to the freshness of the yogurt and the lightness of the shrimp. Moreover, you can enrich it with aromatic herbs of your choice such as coriander or mint for a more exotic touch. It is also a dish that lends itself to many variations: for example, adding fruits like mango or citrus for an intriguing sweet-sour contrast.