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Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, cooked and chilled, or raw peeled and deveined shrimp
  • cups sliced English or Persian cucumber
  • cup finely chopped celery
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook the shrimp: If using raw shrimp, boil for 2–3 minutes until pink, curled, and opaque. Transfer to ice water for 2–3 minutes, then drain and pat dry well.
  2. Prep the vegetables: Slice the cucumber, chop the celery, dice the red onion, and mince the fresh dill. Cut everything smaller for a scoopable salad.
  3. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, mix mayo, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, and dill. Taste and adjust if needed.
  4. Combine: Add shrimp, cucumber, celery, and red onion to the dressing. Stir gently until evenly coated.
  5. Chill and serve: Serve right away, or chill for 20–30 minutes for better flavor. For the best crunch, enjoy within a few hours.