Shrimp Salad Lettuce Cups
Savor the taste of summer all year 'round with cool shrimp in a creamy dill dressing.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 oz. silken tofu (1/4 block)
- 1/4 cup Silk Unsweetened
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp. fresh dill
- 2 lbs. medium shrimp, cooked, deveined and chilled
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1 cup celery, finely minced
- 2 heads butter lettuce
- additional fresh dill, for garnish
- lemon slices, for garnish
PREPARATION
Prepare dressing. Using a mini food processor or blender, combine mayonnaise, tofu, Silk, mustard, vinegar, salt, pepper and dill. Blend until smooth. Add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of Silk to thin dressing, if desired.
In a large bowl gently combine chilled shrimp, dressing, onions, and celery. Taste and adjust seasonings.
To serve: arrange lettuce leaves on a large platter and fill each leaf with 1/3 cup shrimp salad mixture. Garnish with extra dill, a grind of fresh black pepper and arrange lemon slices on the side.
Yield: 12 lettuce cups (4 servings)
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Level of Difficulty: Easy
