Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad – Light, Fresh & Irresistibly Flavorful
Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad – a light, fresh, and incredibly flavorful salad featuring tender shrimp, crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a zesty dill dressing. Perfect for summer lunches, light dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish for potlucks and barbecues!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Salad, Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American, Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Salad:
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers and onion, halve tomatoes, and dice avocado.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, onion, dill, and parsley. Season lightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Garnish with extra herbs or paprika if desired.
Notes
- Use cold, cooked shrimp – fresh or frozen (thawed) both work perfectly.
- For best texture, slice cucumbers thinly (use a mandoline if available).
- Add the avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- For a lighter dressing, substitute Greek yogurt for the mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or Old Bay seasoning for a spicy kick.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce, in avocado halves, or as a sandwich filling.
- Add celery, bell peppers, or capers for extra crunch and flavor.
- This salad can be made up to 24 hours ahead (add avocado fresh before serving).
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days (drain any excess liquid before serving).