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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Shrimp Salad: A Quick Summer Delight

This Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a light yet satisfying dish perfect for summer, combining shrimp, cucumbers, and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb shrimp size 21–30
  • 1 large English cucumber
  • 2 stalks celery
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp chives fresh
  • 1 Tbsp dill fresh
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Large bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil the shrimp in a medium pot of water with a pinch of salt for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  2. Transfer the cooked shrimp to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard; whisk until smooth and creamy. Fold in chives, dill, salt, and pepper.
  4. Thinly slice the cucumber and finely chop the celery.
  5. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, cucumber, and celery; pour dressing over and toss together. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Best served cold.

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