Healthy Cucumber Shrimp Salad
This Healthy Cucumber Shrimp Salad blends tender shrimp with cooling cucumber and a tangy yogurt-lime dressing, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Veggies
- 2 whole cucumbers, diced Use firm, cold cucumbers to avoid a watery salad.
- 3 whole green onions, chopped
Fresh Herbs
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley), chopped
Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 whole lime, juiced Adjust the lime juice to taste.
Spices
- to taste salt and pepper Season to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, chopped green onions, and fresh herbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt and lime juice to make the dressing.
- Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste, stirring until smooth.
- Cook the shrimp in a pan until pink and cooked through, then let them cool.
- Combine the shrimp with the cucumber mixture and pour the dressing over.
- Toss everything gently to combine and serve chilled.
Notes
Store in an airtight container and eat within 2–3 days for best texture. For extra crunch, add chopped celery or toasted seeds just before serving.