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Healthy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring crunchy cucumbers, succulent shrimp, and a creamy dressing, perfect for warm summer days.


Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 cups cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the diced cucumber, chopped green onion, and fresh herbs.
  2. In another bowl, mix the Greek yogurt and lime juice together to create the dressing. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cook the shrimp in a pan over medium heat until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  4. Let the shrimp cool slightly before adding them to the cucumber mixture.
  5. Gently fold in the dressing until everything is combined.
  6. Serve chilled.

Notes

For added flavor, consider experimenting with spices or additional vegetables like bell peppers or cherry tomatoes.