Cucumber Shrimp Salad Recipe: A Refreshing Delight for Your Taste Buds
Enjoy a refreshing Cucumber Shrimp Salad packed with fresh lime, dill, and Dijon mustard. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for a light meal or a flavorful appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 1 large lime, zested and juiced (about 2 teaspoons zest and 2 tablespoons juice)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cucumbers, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and kosher salt until well combined.
- Add the cooked shrimp, cucumber slices, and red onion to the bowl. Toss gently to coat with the dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with additional dill if desired.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- This salad can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg