Description
A refreshing and light salad featuring fresh cucumbers and succulent shrimp, perfect for a summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers, diced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers, shrimp, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the shrimp in lime juice for 15 minutes before cooking.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side dish.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or avocados for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Fresh Cucumber Shrimp Salad, Shrimp Salad Recipe, Cucumber Salad