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Shrimp and Celery Salad

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Updated December 02, 2005

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Fresh lime, curry powder, and creamy sour cream make a zesty dressing for this refreshing summer salad. In later phases, spoon it onto toasted whole-grain bread for a heavenly open-faced sandwich.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1½ teaspoons curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ pounds 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

Preparation:

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

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