Italian Shrimp Salad

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Weight Watchers Italian Shrimp Salad is a colorful and low-point salad. This easy Weight Watchers recipe is prepared with lean cooked shrimp, Italian pitted olives, and seasonings. Anyone who wants to consume a protein-rich and fiber-dense meal will like this recipe. Instead of shrimp, you can add other lean protein, such as chicken, to the salad. Additionally, you can add vegetables that will help to improve the salad’s flavor. This Weight Watchers Italian Shrimp Salad is a great recipe because it is low in fat and high in nutrients.

Let’s prepare the yummy and wholesome salad with the quick steps (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Lunch
  • Cuisine: Italian, American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Three hours and twenty minutes
  • Preparation Time: Twenty minutes
  • Cook Time: Zero minutes
  • Refrigeration time: Three hours
  • Method: Raw

EQUIPMENT

  • One mixing bowl
  • One spoon
  • Serving cups

INGREDIENTS

  • Cooked jumbo shells 1 to 1/4 lbs, approx. 20 ounces
  • Sliced celery stalks, one cup
  • Premium-quality Italian pitted olives 1 to 1/3 cups
  • One-fourth cup of chopped red onion
  • Minced garlic cloves 5
  • Crushed parsley 1/4 cup
  • 1/4 cup of Olive oil
  • Two small lemons, extract juice
  • Kosher salt 1/2 tsp, or add to taste
  • Crushed black pepper, or add to the flavor

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add crushed parsley, olive oil, chopped red onion, cooked jumbo shrimp, black pepper, celery stalks, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and Italian pitted olives to a bowl.
  2. Next, combine all salad items with a spoon.
  3. The instant and yummy Weight Watchers Italian Shrimp Salad is ready.
  4. Next, shift the shrimp salad to the serving cups.
  5. Then, transfer the salad cups to the refrigerator for approximately two to three hours to cool.
  6. After that, we will serve the salad and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Incorporate shrimp salad into the low-carb lettuce wraps.
  • Enjoy the salad with whole-wheat pasta or cucumber boats.
  • Whole wheat pita pocket or farro pairs well with this salad.
  • Accompany it with grilled salmon, garlic bread, or pickled olives.
  • Serve the yummy salad with a whole-grain roll or hard-boiled eggs.

TIPS

  • Choose lean, clean, and cooked shrimp to save time.
  • Opt for a light or fat-free Italian dressing to minimize the total points.
  • Incorporate different sorts of fresh veggies, such as cherry tomatoes or onions, into the salad.
  • Improve the salad flavors by adding fresh herbs.
  • Experiment with different olives, such as Kalamata olives.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Shift the tasty shrimp salad into a tight box and refrigerate it for 2 to 3 days.

Freezer:

  • You can’t freeze this shrimp salad. The flavor of the shrimp and the dressing will be changed after freezing.

FAQs

Which vegetables can I include in this shrimp salad?

  • We can add cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, celery, and leafy green vegetables such as spinach or romaine to the salad.

Which variety of shrimp pairs best for this salad dish?

  • A shrimp that is peeled and separated, whether fresh or frozen, works well.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving size 1 salad cup
Total quantity: 6 servings
Total Calories 189 kcal
Carbohydrates 27 g
Protein 8.3 g
Dietary Fiber 1.8 g
Total Fat 4.7 g
Sugar 3.9 g

Each serving of the shrimp salad has four (4) Weight Watchers points.