Cucumber Shrimp Salad
Enjoy a refreshing Cucumber Shrimp Salad that’s perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to light lunches. This dish combines succulent shrimp with crisp cucumbers and vibrant green onions, all tossed in a creamy lime dressing infused with fresh dill.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 English cucumber (small diced)
- 3 green onions (thinly sliced)
- â…“ cup mayonnaise
- â…“ cup sour cream
- 1 large lime (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by mixing mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, Dijon mustard, garlic, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil; add shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes until pink.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to an ice water bath to cool for 3 minutes. Drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a clean mixing bowl, combine chopped shrimp, diced cucumber, and sliced green onions. Pour in the dressing and mix well until everything is coated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
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