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Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad: Light, Refreshing & Delicious!

This Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a light yet filling dish that is refreshing and packed with protein.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Cooked Shrimp Ensure shrimp is thawed and drained.
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Sliced thinly.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Diced.
  • 1 medium Avocado Peeled and diced.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can replace with crème fraîche.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Can substitute with agave or maple syrup.

Equipment

  • Salad bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the cucumbers and slice them thinly. Dice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes, adding all the prepared veggies to a large salad bowl. Peel and dice the avocado and fold it gently into the mix.
  2. Incorporate the cooked shrimp into the bowl with the vegetables. Sprinkle fresh dill and parsley, then season generously with salt and pepper. Toss gently without mashing the avocado.
  3. Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and honey until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the creamy dressing over the salad mixture and mix gently to coat the ingredients evenly without over-mixing.
  5. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Garnish with fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust dressing to taste and garnish for extra flair. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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