Here’s a fresh, creamy cucumber shrimp salad that’s light, flavorful, and perfect for a quick meal or side 🥒🍤
🥗 Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad
Ingredients
- 250–300g cooked shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (or mix both)
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbers
- Slice thinly
- (Optional) Sprinkle a little salt and let sit 10 minutes, then drain excess water
- Make the dressing
- Mix mayo/yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper
- Combine
- Add shrimp, cucumbers, and onion into a bowl
- Toss with the creamy dressing until evenly coated
- Chill (recommended)
- Refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor
💡 Tips
- Add fresh dill or parsley for extra flavor
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter, tangier version
- Serve on lettuce leaves or with toasted bread
What you get
- Cool, refreshing crunch from cucumbers
- Juicy shrimp
- Smooth, creamy, slightly tangy dressing
If you want, I can show you a low-calorie or high-protein version of this salad that fits specific diet goals.
