Description
Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that beautifully combines juicy shrimp, crunchy cucumbers, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is not only light but also satisfying. The creamy texture enhanced with fresh herbs makes each bite a flavorful experience. Easily customizable, you can add your favorite veggies or spices to make it truly your own. This nutritious option is packed with protein and healthy fats, ensuring it’s both delicious and fulfilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 English cucumber (small diced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- â…“ cup sour cream
- Zest and juice of 1 large lime
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 minced garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn pink.
- Prepare an ice water bath in a separate bowl. After cooking the shrimp, transfer them to the ice water bath for about 3 minutes to cool down before draining.
- Chop the cooled shrimp into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp with diced cucumber and green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and stir gently until everything is well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg