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πŸ₯’πŸ€ Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad 🍀πŸ₯’

This Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a refreshing and light dish that’s perfect for summer lunches or as a side for a seafood dinner. The combination of crisp cucumbers, succulent shrimp, and a tangy, creamy dressing makes this salad irresistibly delicious and healthy!

πŸ“‹ Ingredients:

  • 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍀
  • 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced πŸ₯’
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced πŸ§…
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped 🌿
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt πŸ₯„
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise πŸ₯„
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice πŸ‹
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 🌿
  • Salt and pepper to taste πŸ§‚

πŸ“ Instructions:

1. Prepare the Salad Ingredients:

  1. Slice the vegetables:
  • Thinly slice the cucumbers and red onion, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
  1. Add the shrimp:
  • Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the cucumbers and onions.
  1. Add the fresh dill:
  • Sprinkle the chopped dill over the salad.

2. Make the Creamy Dressing:

  1. Mix the dressing ingredients:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the Salad:

  1. Combine the dressing with the salad:
  • Pour the creamy dressing over the shrimp, cucumbers, and onions. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

4. Serve:

  1. Chill or serve immediately:
  • You can serve the Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad immediately, or refrigerate it for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  1. Garnish and enjoy:
  • Garnish with extra dill or a slice of lemon and serve as a light main course or side dish.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 10 minutes
⏱️ Chilling Time: Optional 30 minutes
⏱️ Total Time: 10-40 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4 servings
πŸ”₯ Calories: Approximately 200-250 kcal per serving

This Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is crisp, cool, and loaded with fresh flavors. Perfect for warm weather, it’s a quick and healthy dish that’s sure to satisfy! πŸ₯’πŸ€πŸŒΏ