Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad

Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for a Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1-2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the shrimp: If your shrimp are not cooked, you can quickly boil them in salted water for 2-3 minutes until they turn pink, then drain and cool them. Alternatively, you can use pre-cooked shrimp.

2. Prepare the cucumber: Slice the cucumber thinly. If you’d like, you can remove the seeds by slicing the cucumber in half lengthwise and scooping them out with a spoon. This can help keep the salad from being too watery.

3. Make the creamy dressing: In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir well until everything is evenly mixed.

4. Assemble the salad: Add the cooked shrimp and sliced cucumber to the bowl with the creamy dressing. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.

5. Garnish: If you’d like, sprinkle with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added flavor.

6. Serve: Serve immediately, or refrigerate for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together. This salad is also great served on a bed of greens or with crackers.

Enjoy your refreshing and creamy cucumber shrimp salad!