Description
Creamy cucumber shrimp salad is a bright, refreshing, and low-carb dish that combines tender cooked shrimp and crisp English cucumbers in a tangy, dill-infused Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail-off, chopped into bite-sized pieces)
1 large English cucumber (thinly sliced into half-moons)
1/2 tsp salt (for purging cucumber moisture)
1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Creamy Dressing:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Prep the Cucumbers: Toss thinly sliced cucumbers with 1/2 tsp salt in a colander. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
Whisk the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, fresh dill, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Assemble: Add the dried cucumbers, chopped cooked shrimp, and diced red onion to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold together until everything is evenly coated.
Chill & Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled on its own, inside lettuce cups, or over mixed greens.
Notes
Prevent Sogginess: Salting and drying the cucumbers beforehand is essential to keep the dressing creamy rather than watery.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 days. Give it a gentle stir before serving.
Keto/Low-Carb Adaptation: Use full-fat mayonnaise and Greek yogurt (or mashed avocado) to increase healthy fats while keeping net carbs minimal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Main Course
- Method: No-Cook / Tossed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: cucumber shrimp salad, creamy shrimp salad, cold shrimp salad, summer salad, low carb meal