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Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

A creamy and refreshing salad that comes together in minutes. With a bright, herb-packed dressing, it’s perfect for a quick lunch or a weekend get-together.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:3 minutes
Chilling Time:30 minutes
Total Time:48 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

Assembly

  • 1 pound raw large shrimp peeled, deveined, tails off
  • 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped

Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt plus more for boiling water
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook and chill shrimp. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the shrimp until pink and opaque (about 1 1/2 minutes if thawed, 3 minutes if frozen). Drain well and chill completely in the refrigerator.
  • Mix dressing. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, chives, dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until completely smooth.
  • Combine. Add the thoroughly chilled shrimp and sliced cucumbers to the dressing. Gently fold everything together until coated.
  • Chill. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to let the flavors combine.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.
For a lighter dressing, swap the mayo or sour cream for plain Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 166mg | Sodium: 1133mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 512IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Katie Shaw