Fresh and Zesty Cucumber Shrimp Salad Recipe
A refreshing and light cucumber shrimp salad with a zesty creamy lime dressing. This salad is perfect for a quick and easy meal or a delightful side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
Cucumber:
- 1 English cucumber, diced
Green Onions:
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Creamy Lime Dressing:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 large lime, zested and juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Clean, devein, and quickly boil shrimp until they turn pink. Rinse under cold water.
- Slice the Cucumbers: Thinly slice the cucumber for a crisp texture.
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest and juice, dill, mustard, garlic, and salt.
- 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: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 275mg
Keywords: cucumber shrimp salad, lime dressing, seafood salad
