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Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad Recipe

Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad Recipe for a Refreshing Summer Bite

Enjoy this refreshing Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad filled with vibrant flavors, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb cooked shrimp thawed and drained if frozen
  • 2 medium cucumbers fresh and crunchy
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • salad bowl
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumbers under cool running water, then slice them into thin rounds for the perfect crunch.
  2. Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado. Finely chop the red onion to enhance flavor without overpowering the dish. Place all these vibrant vegetables in a large salad bowl.
  3. Gently add the cooked shrimp to the bowl, then sprinkle in the chopped fresh dill and parsley.
  4. Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then gently toss everything together.
  5. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth. Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and honey, then whisk until combined.
  6. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mixture, tossing gently to coat the ingredients.
  7. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Just before serving, garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon.
  9. For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of paprika right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, consume the salad within the first day or two. Fresh ingredients yield the best taste.

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