This Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a light, refreshing, and high-protein dish made with tender shrimp, crisp cucumbers, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Fresh herbs and lemon add bright flavor, making this recipe perfect for healthy meals, light lunches, or quick dinners.
It’s simple to prepare, low in carbs, and ideal for anyone looking for a nutritious seafood salad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Dressing
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (low-fat, unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables
Wash and slice cucumbers thinly. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and slice the red onion if using.
2. Make the creamy dressing
In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine the salad
Add shrimp, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, and fresh herbs to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until evenly coated.
4. Chill and serve
For best flavor, refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to blend together.
Serve cold as a refreshing healthy meal.
Nutrition Information (approx.)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- High protein
- Low carb
- Light meal
