Cucumber Shrimp Salad Citrus Dressing (Print Version)

Crisp cucumbers, tender shrimp, and fresh herbs tossed in zesty citrus dressing for a refreshing meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 14 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
03 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
04 - 1 avocado, diced
05 - 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tbsp olive oil
09 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
11 - 1 garlic clove, minced
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Cook:

01 - In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, dill, and parsley.
02 - Add the cooked shrimp to the bowl with the vegetables.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well blended.
04 - Pour the dressing over the shrimp and vegetables, and toss gently to combine.
05 - Chill for 10 minutes before serving for extra flavor, if desired. Serve immediately, garnished with extra dill or lemon wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between cold crisp cucumbers and sweet tender shrimp creates something greater than its parts
  • It comes together in under twenty minutes but tastes like you planned all day
  • The dressing doubles as a marinade, letting the flavors deepen while you finish other prep
02 -
  • The shrimp release liquid as they marinate, so dont salt heavily before that resting period
  • Avocado will brown if this sits too long, so add it last if youre prepping ahead
  • This salad actually tastes better after an hour, but the texture starts degrading after four
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to shave the cucumber into ribbons instead of slices for an elegant presentation
  • The dressing works beautifully on any simple green salad, so make double and save half

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