Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines crunchy cucumbers with succulent shrimp, perfect for a light lunch or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Avocado, diced
- Optional: Feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and place in an ice bath.
- While the shrimp cool, wash and slice the cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, and chop the red onion and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, and parsley. Drizzle dressing over and gently toss to combine.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary, and add avocado or feta if desired.
- Chill for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a plant-based option, substitute shrimp with tofu or chickpeas. This dish can be made ahead of time for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 170mg