italian shrimp salad

Dinner
This garlicky Italian Shrimp Salad recipe is loaded with shrimp, celery, and a mix of bold Italian olives, all brightened with a lemony dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lbs cooked, peeled and deviened jumbo (16-20 count) shrimp, tails-off, halved (20 ounces total)
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 1/3 cups good quality mixed Italian pitted olives, such as Castelvetrano and Kalamata Olives, halved lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 2 small lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
  2. Refrigerate a few hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.