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Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad That Elevates Summer Meals

This Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a light and refreshing dish perfect for summer, combining shrimp and crisp cucumbers in a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or avocado
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
For Freshness
  • 2 tablespoons chives finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dill or fresh parsley

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  2. Add the shrimp and boil until they turn pink and opaque — about 1.5 minutes for fresh shrimp and 3 minutes for frozen shrimp.
  3. Drain the cooked shrimp and cool them under cold running water for 1 minute. Pat dry with a paper towel and refrigerate until ready to mix.
  4. In a large bowl, combine finely chopped celery, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chives, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and season with salt to taste.
  5. Gently fold in the cooled shrimp and sliced cucumber. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Letting the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving helps the flavors meld beautifully.

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