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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Cucumber Shrimp Salad: A Refreshing Summer Delight

This Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and light summer dish that combines cucumbers and shrimp in a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb cooked shrimp choose '21/30' size
  • 2-3 pieces Persian cucumbers or substitute with English cucumbers
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or use Greek yogurt for a lighter twist
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice use freshly squeezed for best results
For Garnish
  • to taste fresh herbs (dill/chives) substitute parsley if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Pot
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the shrimp by boiling a pot of water, adding raw shrimp for about 3 minutes until they turn pink, then transfer to ice water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  3. Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick, and place in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add the cooled shrimp to the bowl with cucumbers and gently toss to combine.
  5. Pour the creamy dressing over the mixture and fold gently to coat without mashing.
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill your ingredients for a refreshing temperature and enhance flavor. Adjust dressing thickness by varying the amount of mayonnaise.

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