Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

🥒🍤 Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad 🥗🍤

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 lb (450g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 red onion, very thinly sliced (optional)

2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

For the Dressing:

1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional for tang)

Salt and black pepper, to taste

1 garlic clove, minced (optional)

Instructions

1. Prep the vegetables

Slice cucumbers thinly (use a mandoline if you have one). Halve cherry tomatoes and slice red onion if using.

2. Mix the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic (if using), salt, and pepper.

3. Combine the salad

In a large bowl, gently toss the shrimp, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onion with the dressing until evenly coated.

4. Add dill & chill

Fold in chopped dill, cover the salad, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.

5. Serve

Stir gently before serving. Delicious on its own, over greens, or with crusty bread!

✅ Tips

For extra crunch, add a handful of chopped celery or radishes.

If you're watching calories, go heavier on the Greek yogurt and lighter on the mayo.