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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Cucumber Shrimp Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

Enjoy a delicious Cucumber Shrimp Salad, a light and nutritious dish perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 3 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 large English cucumber or Persian cucumber
  • 2 stalks green onions
For the Creamy Lime Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 large lime juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill or use dried
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste kosher salt

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and transfer to an ice water bath.
  3. Chill shrimp in ice water for about 3 minutes. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
  4. Chop chilled shrimp and in a large bowl, mix with sliced cucumber and chopped green onions. Fold in the creamy lime dressing until evenly coated.
  5. Serve in lettuce wraps or alongside whole-grain crackers. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and chill shrimp to enhance texture. Store leftovers properly in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

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