Shrimp Waldorf Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and devined (31-40 per lb)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh, more to taste
• 1 tablespoon tarragon, fresh, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• kosher salt
• black pepper
• 2 cups apples, diced (preferably Fuji)
• 2 cups red grapes, seedless and halved
• 1 1/2 cups celery, diced
• 1/3 cup slivered almond, lightly toasted
• 1 tablespoon chives, thinly sliced
• 12 butter lettuce leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Put the shrimp in a steamer basket over simmering water and steam until just cooked through, about 3 minutes (the centre should still be slightly translucent). Let cool.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, tarragon and mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Cut the shrimp into pieces and mix in a large bowl with the apples, grapes, celery, and almonds. Toss with enough of the dressing to coat the ingredients well.

4. 4

   Taste and add more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed.

5. 5

   Sprinkle the salad on beds of lettuce leaves . Serve.