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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Cucumber Shrimp Salad that’s Refreshingly Light and Creamy

This Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing, low-carb dish that combines shrimp with crunchy cucumbers and a zesty lime dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Shrimp fresh or thawed
  • 2 medium Cucumbers seedless
  • 3 sliced Green Onions
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream or more Greek yogurt
  • 1 zest and juice Lime fresh is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Dill fresh preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, the zest and juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon chopped dill, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and 1 minced garlic clove in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for 15 minutes.
  2. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Remove from heat.
  3. Transfer shrimp to ice water to stop cooking for 5 minutes. Drain and pat dry, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add chopped shrimp, diced cucumbers, and sliced green onions. Drizzle with the chilled dressing and fold to combine.
  5. Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Not recommended for freezing.

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