Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad 

Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a delightful dish that combines succulent shrimp with crisp cucumbers, all enveloped in a luscious creamy dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for warm weather gatherings, light lunches, or as a side dish to complement any meal. Its balance of flavors and textures makes it both satisfying and elegant.

Ingredients

• For the Salad:

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

  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped

• For the Dressing:

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Prepare the Salad Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, sliced cucumbers, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.

2. Make the Dressing:

   • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Combine and Toss:

   • Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

4. Chill and Serve:

   • Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrients

Each serving of this Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad provides approximately:

• Calories: 350 kcal

• Protein: 25g

• Fat: 26g

• Saturated Fat: 5g

• Cholesterol: 206mg

• Sodium: 655mg

• Potassium: 514mg

• Carbohydrates: 7g

• Fiber: 2g

• Sugar: 3g

• Vitamin A: 335 IU

• Vitamin C: 19mg

• Calcium: 124mg

• Iron: 1mg