Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Here’s a refreshing and delicious Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad—perfect for summer lunches, potlucks, or as a light dinner. It’s cool, crisp, and packed with flavor!

🥒🦐 Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: Optional – 30+ minutes

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, tails removed; medium or small size works best)

• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or diced (English or Persian preferred for fewer seeds)

• ¼ red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

• 2–3 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)

• 1 stalk celery, finely diced (optional for crunch)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Salt & pepper, to taste

For the Creamy Dressing:

• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional for a little zing)

• 1 clove garlic, minced or grated

• 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice

• Salt & pepper, to taste

🔪 Instructions:

1. Make the Creamy Dressing
   In a bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayo, mustard (if using), garlic, vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

2. Prepare the Salad

   • In a large bowl, combine cooked shrimp, cucumber, red onion, celery (if using), and dill.

   • Pour dressing over the top and gently toss to coat everything evenly.

3. Chill (Optional)

   • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld and for extra coolness.

4. Finish & Serve

   • Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning before serving.

   • Garnish with extra dill or lemon wedges if desired.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

• Serve over butter lettuce, mixed greens, or in avocado halves

• Delicious on crackers, toast, or in a croissant sandwich

• Add hard-boiled egg or cherry tomatoes for variation