Simple and Healthy Shrimp Cucumber Salad

Name: Simple and Healthy Shrimp Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 cups cucumbers chopped; 1 pound medium-sized raw shrimp; 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers; 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes I used grape tomatoes; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1-3 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

by A Red Spatula

4 servings

17 min

If you are looking for a light, healthy salad that is really flavorful, you just found it. This Simple and Healthy Shrimp Cucumber Salad is just like it sounds- easy to make and so delicious!

What Makes This Salad So Good?Is it such a great combination of flavors. I love the fresh shrimp combined with the crispy cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes. All it is dressed with is fresh lemon juice and a few herbs. The beauty of this salad is in its simplicity.

This makes a great side dish or even a light healthy meal. This salad can go both ways. I love serving it with grilled meats, but also on its own when I am looking for something light.

It is a pretty salad. It has a really pretty variety of colors that make this salad really appealing.

simple and healthy shrimp cucumber salad

Ingredients

Shrimp- I used a medium-sized shrimp, but you really can use size you like. We don't live coastal, so I always buy my shrimp frozen. I use peeled frozen shrimp. This is the freshest I can get it. I also buy the shrimp raw and cook it, but pre-cooked is an option as well. I will explain more in the notes section.
Cucumbers- I like to use English cucumbers, but any cucumbers you like are great.
Bell peppers- I used red and yellow peppers. They have a beautiful color and I love the crunch.
Tomatoes- These were added for color and also flavor. There is something about them in this salad.
Fresh lemon juice- Do not use concentrate, it is not the same!!
Olive oil- I didn't add much, but I really like the flavor in the salad.
Oregano- I like to use fresh, but I only had dried when this salad was photographed. Both work.
Salt, black pepper, red pepper- No need to overdo it on spices. These last 3 are all you need besides the oregano.

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Yield 4 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 10 Minutes Cook time: 7 Minutes Total time: 17 min

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Instructions

Bring about 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium-sized pan. Add the shrimp and cook for about 1-2 minutes. It won't take long. Otherwise, the shrimp will get rubbery.
Remove from the heat, drain, and rinse with cold water. I cut my shrimp in half, but you can also leave them whole if you like.
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
That is it! The salad is done. I told you this would be easy!

Comments

GERALD LARSEN on Jul 31, 2022

I want to try this! Eas and sounds good. Mary

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Karen Harden on Aug 18, 2022

Took it to friends for dinner and we all thought it was beyond delicious!!!!!

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- A Red Spatula on Aug 18, 2022
  
  Thank you for letting me know. It's a favorite here too!
  
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