Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

🥒🦐 Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad – Mediterranean Style
Cool, refreshing, and perfectly creamy

This light Mediterranean-inspired shrimp salad is made with crisp cucumbers, tender shrimp, olive oil, herbs, and a creamy yogurt-based dressing—fresh, healthy, and ideal for warm days.

🫒 Ingredients

Salad

• 450 g (1 lb) cooked shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced or diced

• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped

Creamy Dressing

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or red wine vinegar

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

Optional Add-Ins

• Cherry tomatoes, halved

• Crumbled feta cheese

• Kalamata olives, sliced

🍋 Instructions

1. Prepare the Shrimp
   If shrimp are raw, boil in salted water 2–3 minutes until pink. Drain and cool.

2. Mix the Dressing
   In a bowl, whisk yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Assemble the Salad
   In a large bowl, combine shrimp, cucumbers, red onion, and herbs.

4. Add Dressing
   Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.

5. Chill & Serve
   Refrigerate 15–20 minutes for best flavor. Adjust seasoning before serving.

🌿 Mediterranean Highlights

• Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise

• Olive oil & lemon for freshness

• Herbs for aroma and digestion

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve in lettuce cups or as a light lunch

• Pair with whole-grain pita or crackers

• Enjoy as a refreshing side dish