Description
Cool cucumber shrimp salad offers a zesty Mediterranean journey of crisp textures and bold flavors. Fresh herbs and tangy dressing elevate this light summer dish, making you crave each refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 large lime, zested and juiced (about 2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Whisk together creamy dressing components – mayonnaise, sour cream, tangy lime zest, fresh lime juice, chopped dill, zesty Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and kosher salt until smooth and well integrated.
- Incorporate chilled, tender cooked shrimp, crisp cucumber slices, and thinly sliced red onion into the dressing, gently folding to ensure complete coating.
- Allow salad to rest in refrigerator for 30 minutes at 40°F, enabling flavors to harmonize and develop depth.
- Present the salad thoroughly chilled, optionally adorning with delicate fresh dill sprigs for enhanced visual appeal and aromatic garnish.
Notes
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier version that cuts calories without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Dice cucumbers uniformly to ensure even distribution and consistent bite in every forkful.
- Marinate shrimp briefly in lime juice before mixing to enhance seafood’s natural sweetness and add bright, zesty undertones.
- Prepare salad ahead of time and store in airtight container for up to 24 hours, allowing flavors to develop and intensify.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 198 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg