🥒🍤 Weight Watchers Refreshing Creamy Cucumber & Shrimp Salad
Cool, creamy, and packed with lean protein, this light salad combines crisp cucumbers with tender shrimp in a tangy yogurt-based dressing. It’s refreshing, low in points, and perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a quick summer dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 1 lb cooked shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 2 cups cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp light mayonnaise (optional for extra creaminess)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the cucumbers
- Slice cucumbers thinly
- Optional: lightly salt and let sit 10 minutes, then drain (removes excess water)
2. Make the dressing
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayo (if using), lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and pepper
3. Combine
- Add shrimp, cucumbers, and onion to a bowl
- Pour dressing over and gently toss
4. Chill
- Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes for best flavor
5. Serve
- Garnish with extra dill or a squeeze of lemon
🥗 Weight Watchers Points (Approx.)
- 2–3 points per serving
👉 Use all nonfat ingredients to keep it closer to 2 points
💡 Tips
- Use pre-cooked shrimp for a faster prep
- Add celery for extra crunch
- Keep dressing light to maintain low points
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I make this ahead?
👉 Yes, but best eaten within 24 hours for freshness.
Q: Why is my salad watery?
👉 Cucumbers release water—salt and drain them first.
Q: Can I skip mayo?
👉 Absolutely—Greek yogurt alone works great.
Q: Can I add more protein?
👉 Shrimp is already high-protein, but you can add boiled eggs if desired.
⭐ Why You’ll Love It
- Low points & high protein
- Cool and refreshing
- Quick and easy
- Perfect for summer meals.