Description
Fresh Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a bright, refreshing bowl of bite-sized perfection. Juicy shrimp mingle with crisp cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, all lifted by a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. This light, protein-packed salad delivers fantastic texture and flavor, making it ideal for quick lunches, summer dinners, or easy meal prep. Ready in minutes and endlessly adaptable, it stays vibrant and satisfying in the fridge.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
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- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
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- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
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- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions
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- In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, dill, and parsley.
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- Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl.
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- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
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- Chill for 10–15 minutes if desired to allow flavors to meld, then serve immediately.
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Notes
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- You can replace lemon juice with lime juice for a citrus twist.
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- Chill the salad before serving for crisper cucumbers and better flavor melding.
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- For a lighter version, reduce olive oil by 1 tablespoon.
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- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 salad (about 1 cup with shrimp)
- Calories: 133 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 288 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg
Keywords: Fresh Cucumber Shrimp Salad, cucumber shrimp salad, shrimp salad, lemon dressing, summer salad, quick lunch, meal prep