Cucumber Shrimp Salad recipe 🥒🍤🥗
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 3–5 minutes (if shrimp aren’t already cooked)
Ingredients
450 g (1 lb) cooked shrimp, peeled & deveined (medium or small)
2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
½ small red onion, thinly sliced
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise for richer flavor)
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Optional: ½ avocado diced, chopped parsley, pinch of paprika
Instructions
Prepare vegetables: Slice cucumbers and onion. If cucumbers are watery, sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry.
Make dressing: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Add shrimp, cucumbers, and onion to a large bowl.
Toss: Pour dressing over and mix gently until coated.
Chill: Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Serving ideas
Serve over lettuce
Stuff into pita bread
Eat with toasted bread or crackers
Pair with rice or baked potatoes
