Description
A light, refreshing salad packed with shrimp, cucumbers, and a zesty yogurt dressing, perfect for summer dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley), chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté shrimp for 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- D dice cucumbers and slice green onions while shrimp cools.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt and lime juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine shrimp, cucumbers, green onions, and herbs in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with extra herbs or lime wedges.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time; keep dressing separate until serving. It also makes a delicious dip for veggies!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: salad, healthy, shrimp, cucumber, summer, refreshing