Fresh and Zesty Cucumber Shrimp Salad Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring succulent shrimp, crisp cucumbers, and a creamy lime dressing. This Fresh and Zesty Cucumber Shrimp Salad is perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 2 pounds of shrimp, with shells removed and deveined
Salad:
- 1 English cucumber, diced into small pieces
- 3 green onions, sliced thinly
Creamy Lime Dressing:
- ⅓ cup of mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup of sour cream
- 1 large lime, both zested and juiced (approximately 2 teaspoons of zest and 2 tablespoons of juice)
- 2 tablespoons of fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Clean, devein, and quickly boil until they turn pink. Rinse under cold water.
- Slice the Cucumbers: Thinly slice for a crisp texture.
- Make the Dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, dill, mustard, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- Toss Ingredients: Combine shrimp, cucumbers, and dressing in a large bowl; gently toss to coat.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 260mg
Keywords: Cucumber Shrimp Salad, Seafood Salad, Lime Dressing, Fresh Salad Recipe
