A bowl of cucumber shrimp salad with dill and a creamy lemony dressing.
The secret to keeping this salad creamy (not watery) is salting the cucumbers first so they release extra moisture.
Ingredients for Cucumber Shrimp Salad
- Cooked shrimp (1 lb)
- Cucumbers (2), sliced
- Red onion (1/4 cup), thin
- Greek yogurt (3/4 cup)
- Mayonnaise (2 tbsp, optional)
- Lemon juice (2 tbsp) + zest (1 tsp)
- Dill (2 tbsp)
- Salt + pepper
Cucumber Shrimp Salad Recipe Step-by-Step
- 1. Salt cucumbers 10 minutes, then pat dry.
- 2. Whisk yogurt, optional mayo, lemon, dill, salt, pepper.
- 3. Toss shrimp, cucumbers, onion with dressing.
- 4. Chill 20 minutes and serve.
Recipe Card: Cucumber Shrimp Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Category: Salads, Lunch, Seafood
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Pescatarian