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Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

This Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is cool, crisp, and irresistibly creamy—perfect for warm-weather meals, light lunches, or elegant starters. Juicy shrimp meet crunchy cucumbers and a tangy, herby dressing made with Greek yogurt, sour cream, and lemon. Refreshing, protein-rich, and endlessly adaptable, it’s ready in minutes and guaranteed to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Light Main
Cuisine American / Mediterranean-inspired
Servings 4 (as a light main) or 6–8 (as a side)
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife + cutting board
  • Large spoon or spatula
  • Skillet or pot (for shrimp, if cooking fresh)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 1 large English cucumber (or 2 Persian), thinly sliced or diced
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise or sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice (plus zest if desired)
  • 1–2 Tbsp chopped fresh dill (or parsley)
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2–3 Tbsp finely chopped red onion or shallot
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: diced avocado, chopped celery, cherry tomatoes, capers, chili flakes

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Shrimp
    If using raw shrimp, cook until pink and opaque (boil, sauté, or grill). Let cool completely.
  • Prep the Vegetables
    Slice or dice cucumber. If using English cucumbers, no need to peel. Salt lightly and pat dry to reduce moisture. Dice any add-ins (onion, celery, etc.).
  • Make the Creamy Dressing
    In a mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayo (or sour cream), lemon juice/zest, garlic, and fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Adjust consistency with a splash of water or lemon juice if too thick.
  • Combine & Chill
    In a large bowl, gently toss shrimp, cucumber, and any mix-ins with the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning. For best flavor, chill 15–30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve
    Enjoy on its own, over greens, in lettuce cups, or with crackers or crusty bread.

Notes

  • For meal prep: Keep components separate and mix before serving.
  • Make it dairy-free: Use vegan mayo or plant-based yogurt alternatives.
  • Make it keto: Use full-fat Greek yogurt and skip starchy add-ins.
  • Add crunch: Top with sunflower seeds, slivered almonds, or chopped radish.
  • Avoid watery dressing: Pat cucumbers dry and use well-drained shrimp.
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