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Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

Chill Out with This Refreshing Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

Enjoy this Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup celery, finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise substitute Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon chives, freshly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dill, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1.5 minutes if thawed, or 3 minutes if frozen. Drain and chill in the refrigerator.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the chilled shrimp and cucumber to the dressing mixture. Fold gently to coat without breaking the shrimp.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilled shrimp may be substituted with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing. Maintain the crispness of cucumbers by slicing them just before serving.

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