Description
This refreshing Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a light and flavorful dish perfect for a summer meal. The combination of tender shrimp, crisp cucumbers, and zesty dressing makes it a delicious and satisfying option.
Ingredients
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Shrimp Salad:
- 1 pound cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped if large)
- 2 large cucumbers (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, dill, and parsley.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve cold.
Notes
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh.
- Enhance with cherry tomatoes or feta cheese.
- Perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
