Fresh Cucumber Shrimp Salad
200kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 2 cups fresh cucumbers sliced into half-moons
- 1 pound cooked shrimp pre-cooked or grilled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado diced
For the Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil high-quality
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Method
Preparation Steps
- Start by washing the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Slice the cucumbers into half-moons and the cherry tomatoes in halves for optimal freshness.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently toss together the sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and diced avocado.
- Fold in the cooked shrimp with care. If using fresh shrimp, ensure they're grilled and slightly cooled before mixing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Gently toss everything together until well-coated.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the salad, and adjust seasoning as needed.
- If desired, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
Serving1servingCalories200kcalCarbohydrates10gProtein25gFat10gSaturated Fat1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat6gCholesterol150mgSodium400mgPotassium600mgFiber3gSugar4gVitamin A500IUVitamin C20mgCalcium30mgIron1mg