Description
Refreshing cucumber shrimp salad brings Mediterranean coastal charm to summer dining. Cool, zesty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising delightful flavor combinations that you’ll savor with each crisp, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) shrimp, cooked and peeled
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a spacious mixing vessel until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate tender, pre-cooked shrimp, thinly mandolined cucumbers, and finely sliced red onion into the creamy base, ensuring each morsel is delicately enrobed with the tangy dressing.
- Lavishly sprinkle freshly chopped dill across the salad’s surface, then delicately season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper, gently folding to distribute aromatics and seasonings evenly.
- Transfer the salad to a sealed container and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify while maintaining a crisp, cool temperature.
- After chilling, give the salad a final gentle toss to reinvigorate the dressing and redistribute ingredients.
- Present the cucumber shrimp salad directly from the refrigerator, offering a refreshing, light meal perfect for warm summer gatherings or as an elegant appetizer.
Notes
- Choose firm, crisp cucumbers to maintain a satisfying crunch and prevent watery texture in the salad.
- Pat shrimp dry before adding to prevent diluting the creamy dressing and ensure better flavor absorption.
- For a low-carb version, replace Greek yogurt with full-fat sour cream and use a keto-friendly mayonnaise alternative.
- Swap raw red onion with pickled or grilled onions to reduce sharp bite and add deeper flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: No cooking method
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 138 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg