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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Zesty Cucumber Shrimp Salad for a Refreshing Summer Meal

Cucumber Shrimp Salad combines tender shrimp, crisp cucumbers, and zesty lime dressing for a refreshing summer dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Shrimp fresh or thawed frozen
  • 2 medium Cucumbers European preferred
  • 4 stalks Green Onions finely sliced
For the Creamy Lime Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise high-quality recommended
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Zest fresh
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Dill fresh or dried
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • medium pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, dill, mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Stir occasionally.
  3. Transfer cooked shrimp to an ice bath to stop the cooking process for about 3 minutes. Drain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, diced cucumbers, and green onions. Drizzle with the chilled dressing and fold gently to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use high-quality ingredients and adjust seasoning as necessary to taste. Customize with seasonal vegetables or herbs to personalize your salad.

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