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Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Salad

Refreshing Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Salad for Summer Bliss

Enjoy a Cold Shrimp and Cucumber Salad that’s refreshing, quick to prepare, and perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound raw large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 large English cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking and Preparation
  1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Carefully add the peeled and deveined large shrimp and cook for about 90 seconds if thawed or 3 minutes if frozen, until they are pink and opaque. Drain the shrimp in a colander and cool them completely by refrigerating for about 10-15 minutes.
  2. While the shrimp chill, in a large mixing bowl, add finely chopped celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh chives, chopped dill, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Once the shrimp are chilled, gently fold them into the dressing. Add the thinly sliced English cucumber and mix well.
  4. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes.
  5. After chilling, stir the salad gently, taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice if necessary. Serve chilled in elegant bowls or on lettuce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best served fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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