Description
Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines tender shrimp with crisp cucumbers, making it an ideal choice for summer gatherings, light lunches, or dinner parties. This salad is elevated by a creamy lime dressing infused with fresh herbs, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures in every bite. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s not only healthy—packed with protein and nutrients—but also versatile enough to serve as a main course or side. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for an added twist, and experience the perfect blend of freshness and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 English cucumber (small diced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- Juice and zest of 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 minced garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice and zest, dill, Dijon mustard, garlic, and salt in a bowl until creamy.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to an ice bath for about 3 minutes before draining.
- Chop the cooled shrimp into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine shrimp, cucumber, green onions, and dressing; stir until everything is coated evenly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 190mg