Healthy Cucumber Shrimp Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining juicy shrimp, crisp cucumbers, and vibrant veggies, perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined For best experience, use chilled shrimp.
- 2 large cucumbers, diced Use fresh cucumbers for crunch.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Adds vibrant color and flavor.
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced Adds a bit of sharpness.
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Optional, for garnishing.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Provides a healthy fat.
- 1 tablespoon lime juice Enhances freshness.
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
- 1 avocado, diced Optional for creaminess Use if desired.
- to taste Red pepper flakes Optional for a kick.
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the cucumbers and cherry tomatoes. Dice the cucumbers and halve the tomatoes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Toss in the cooked shrimp, ensuring they are chilled.
- Add thinly sliced red onion and chopped cilantro to the bowl. Drizzle olive oil and lime juice over the top, then season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle red pepper flakes if you like spice.
- Gently mix everything until well coated. Optionally, fold in diced avocado.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best results. Allowing the salad to chill enhances the flavors.