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Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

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🦐 Enjoy a light and refreshing meal with this Cucumber Shrimp Salad, perfect for warm weather and quick preparation.
πŸ₯’ Packed with fresh cucumbers and protein-rich shrimp, this salad offers a delicious balance of creamy texture and zesty lemon flavor.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 pounds cooked, peeled, and chilled shrimp

2 cups sliced cucumbers

Β½ cup mayonnaise

ΒΌ cup sour cream

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

ΒΌ cup chopped fresh dill or chives

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Β½ cup diced celery for added texture and flavor

red onion for added texture and flavor

Instructions

1-Begin by slicing the 2 cups of Persian cucumbers into ΒΌ to Β½ inch thick rounds to ensure a refreshing crunch in every bite.

2-Prepare the 2 pounds of cooked, peeled, and chilled shrimp by rinsing them if needed and patting dry to keep the texture just right.

3-In a large bowl, whisk together Β½ cup mayonnaise, ΒΌ cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and ΒΌ cup chopped fresh dill or chives to create the creamy dressing.

4-Gently toss the shrimp and cucumber slices with the dressing, adding salt and pepper to taste, and include any optional ingredients like celery or red onion for extra flavor.

5-Refrigerate the mixture for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors blend and the dish chill thoroughly before serving.

6-For the final touch, serve it cold, perhaps garnished with more herbs or lemon zest, and remember to adapt with substitutes if needed, like using tofu for a vegan twist.

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Notes

🌿 Use Persian cucumbers for a mild flavor and tender texture.
❄️ Make sure shrimp is well chilled for the best refreshing taste.
πŸ‹ Adjust lemon juice amount according to your preferred level of tanginess.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing and Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Carb

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg