This Keto Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is a pleasant, bright, and energizing lunch. This salad is ideal for people on a low-carb & keto diet. This salad is packed with cucumber, shrimp, and dill dressing. It has the taste of shrimp, crunchiness of cucumber, and a herbaceous coating prepared with mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, & dill makes this salad creamy and light. We can keep this salad well in the refrigerator for many days, and this salad is perfect for lunch, dinner, or we can even use this to meal prep. This salad is loaded with plenty of protein, which helps us to be full and energized. This Keto Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad is very tasty, delightful, simple, & easy, and reflects that we can eat deliciously while being on the keto diet.
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STATS:
- Prep time: Fifteen mins
- Cook time: Five mins
- Total time: Twenty minutes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Salad / Main
- Diet: Ketogenic, Gluten-Free
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Serving: 4 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Large bowl
- Whisk
- Small bowl
- Spatula
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb. cooked shrimp
- 1 large cucumber
- ¼ cup red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ½ cup sour cream
- Two tbsp. mayonnaise
- One tbsp. lemon juice
- One tsp. Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
SHRIMP:
- We can use cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp to shorten the time for preparation of salad. We have to use the fresh or frozen shrimp but we can properly thaw the shrimp before the use and the shrimp should be medium to large for a pleasant texture and bite.
ENGLISH CUCUMBER:
- English cucumbers are the best option because they have thinner skins and fewer seeds and they are best for a crunchier, less watery salad. We can also use the regular cucumbers if they are too watery, simply peel and remove the seeds.
RED ONIONS:
- Red onions provide a subtle crunch and crispness. Before adding, soak the sliced onion in cold water for ten minutes if you want a softer flavor.
FRESH DILL:
- Fresh Dill gives shrimp a vibrant, herbaceous taste that goes well with them. If fresh dill is not available, about half as much dried dill can be used.
MAYONNAISE & SOUR CREAM:
- The combination of mayonnaise and sour cream produces a thick, acidic dressing that is nonetheless keto-friendly. For dairy-free alternatives, use avocado mayonnaise and coconut yogurt.
LEMON JUICE & DIJON MUSTARD:
- Lemon juice and Dijon mustard add acidity and a slight tang to the dressing in order to balance the richness of the mayo and sour cream.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- We have to chop the onion, dill, & cucumbers.
- You have mix the mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, Dijon mustard, & black pepper in a big bowl with the whisk.
- We can add the red onion, dill, cucumbers, & shrimp in the bowl and toss to ensure even coating.
- Now we can put the salad in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to combine all the flavors of the salad.
- We can garnish the cucumber and shrimp salad with a lemon wedge or more dill.
TIPS:
- We can pat dry the shrimp to avoid a soggy salad.
- You can also add a dash of crushed red pepper or garlic powder for the additional taste and spiciness.
- We can serve the cucumber and shrimp salad as a shrimp lettuce wrap on lettuce leaves.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- We can place the cucumber and shrimp salad in the airtight container and preserve the salad for around 3 days in the fridge.
FREEZER:
- We should not have to preserve the cucumber and shrimp salad in the freezer because the vegetables will get loose the texture.
FAQs:
Can I make this cucumber and shrimp salad with the Greek yogurt in place of sour cream?
- We can use the full-fat Greek yogurt as a substitute of sour cream to make this cucumber and shrimp salad.
Is this cucumber and shrimp salad spicy?
- This cucumber and shrimp salad is not spicy at all but we add some additional red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to make the salad spicy.
Can I make this salad with the can of shrimp?
- We can make the salad with the can of shrimp; but it is good to prepare the salad with the frozen or fresh shrimp for the best texture and taste in the salad.
Will we store this cucumber and shrimp salad?
- We can preserve this cucumber and shrimp salad only in the fridge by transferring the salad in the airtight container and save for 1-2 days and we should not have to save the salad in the freezer because the texture of the veggies will get ruin.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Net carbs: 2g
Protein: 20g
Calories: 220 kcal
Fat: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Potassium: 320mg
Total carbs: 4g
Calcium: 110mg
Iron: 1.4mg
Vitamin A: 380 IU