Shrimp and Potato Salad

A refreshing summer salad combining tender shrimp and potatoes with crisp red onions, juicy tomatoes, and fresh basil in a red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing.

6 servings
52 min

Ingredients

  • 1 whole small red onion
  • 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • pounds russet potatoes
  • 1 to taste Kosher salt
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • 1 to taste black pepper
  • 1 pound large shrimp
  • 3 whole plum tomatoes
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 leaves fresh basil
  • thinly sliced

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Place sliced onion in a strainer and rinse under cold water for 20 seconds; drain. transfer onion to a large bowl; add vinegar and toss to coat. Set aside.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Meanwhile, boil potatoes in a medium pot of lightly salted water until tender, about 45 minutes. Drain. Let cool slightly. Using a kitchen towel, rub skins off potatoes. Cut potatoes into 3/4" pieces and transfer to a medium bowl; drizzle wine over. Season with salt and pepper and gently toss to combine; set aside.

    45 min

  3. 3.

    Add shrimp, tomatoes, and oil to bowl with onions. Season with salt and pepper and toss gently to incorporate. Let sit for 5 minutes until flavors meld. Add basil, toss gently, and serve.

    5 min

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