Description
Fresh Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly combines crisp cucumbers with tender shrimp, tossed in a zesty dressing. Ideal for summer gatherings, this salad is quick to prepare, making it a go-to option for picnics, barbecues, or simply impressing dinner guests on a weeknight. With its colorful ingredients and delightful flavors, this salad not only pleases the palate but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece on your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (dill or cilantro), chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse cucumbers under cool water, then slice them thinly.
- Chop cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces if necessary.
- Halve cherry tomatoes using a sharp knife.
- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, shrimp, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and herbs; toss gently.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Toss again until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg