Cucumber Shrimp Salad: A Refreshing and Easy Summer Delight
A light and refreshing salad perfect for hot summer days, combining crisp cucumbers and succulent shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the shrimp mixture and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of chili flakes.
- Serve with crusty bread or over a bed of greens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cucumber Shrimp Salad, Summer Salad, Healthy Salad