Cucumber and Shrimp Salad
A light and satisfying salad combining briny shrimp with crisp cucumber and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs, like cilantro, dill, or parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and prepare shrimp and vegetables.
- Chop herbs and green onions.
- Whisk lime juice into mayonnaise to form a dressing.
- Combine shrimp, cucumber, green onions, and herbs in a bowl.
- Toss the dressing with the salad and chill briefly.
Notes
If using raw shrimp, cook until opaque and the internal temperature reaches 145°F before cooling and adding to the salad. For a lower-fat option, swap the mayonnaise for plain Greek yogurt at a 1:1 ratio.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg