Description
A fresh, light salad featuring shrimp, cucumbers, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold running water and pat them dry.
- Prepare the cucumbers, optionally peeling them, and dice them into small pieces.
- Finely chop the red onion, soaking it in water if needed for a milder flavor.
- Rinse and chop the fresh cilantro.
- In a medium pot, bring water to a boil and add the shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque.
- Remove the shrimp and place them in ice water to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix the diced cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro.
- Chop the cooled shrimp, add to the vegetable mixture, and combine.
- Whisk together lime juice and olive oil, then pour over the salad and toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, chill the salad before serving and consider adding the dressing just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg