Cucumber Shrimp Salad with Lemon and Herbs
User Reviews
4.4
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
15 mins
-
Servings
4 servings
-
Calories
146 kcal
-
Course
Salad
-
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Cucumber Shrimp Salad with Lemon and Herbs
Description
This salad blends precooked chopped shrimp with diced cucumbers, red bell pepper, and minced jalapeno for a mild heat. Chopped flat leaf parsley and fresh mint contribute herbal notes that brighten the dish. Lemon juice and olive oil dress the salad simply, enhancing natural flavors without overpowering them. The combination results in a crisp and citrusy salad with balanced textures from crunchy vegetables and tender shrimp.
The preparation is straightforward, involving combining all ingredients in a bowl and tossing to coat evenly. It is a cold dish served fresh, making it suitable for a light lunch or dinner side salad particularly enjoyable in warm weather.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Shrimp chopped, cooked
- 2 cups cucumber English or Persian cucumbers preferred, diced
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed and minced
- 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon mint chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a serving bowl, stir together until combined and coated in the lemon juice and olive oil. Taste for seasoning and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 836mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
You'll Also Love
