Cucumber Shrimp Salad: Refreshingly Easy with Turkey Bacon
A delightful and easy cucumber shrimp salad that features turkey bacon for an added crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 cups cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, turkey bacon, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try marinating the shrimp in the lime juice for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Experiment with different vegetables based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg