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Scandinavian Shrimp Salad with Dill and Cornichons

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For a more substantial meal, the salad can be served on pumpernickel bread or toasted French bread as an open-face sandwich and topped with slices of hard-boiled egg. Garnish with lemon wedges and dill sprigs.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 pound cooked peeled medium-size shrimp
1 cup thinly sliced halved English hothouse cucumber
1/3 cup sliced cornichons (gherkins)
8 butter lettuce leaves

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk mayonnaise, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in medium bowl. Add shrimp, cucumber, and cornichons and toss to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Nestle 2 lettuce leaves on each of 4 plates. Mound shrimp salad in leaves, dividing equally, and serve.

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