Starfruit Shrimp Salad with Cucumber

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

A light, zesty salad featuring plump shrimp, crisp starfruit, and cucumber in a tangy lime-cilantro dressing. This general-inspired salads ready in about 20 minutes pairs peeled and deveined Shrimp, medium, sliced Starfruit, medium, thinly sliced Cucumber into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 6 oz, peeled and deveined Shrimp
• 2 medium, sliced Starfruit
• 1/2 medium, thinly sliced Cucumber
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced Red onion
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook 6 oz peeled and deveined shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque, then transfer to a plate to cool.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 medium sliced starfruit, 1/2 medium thinly sliced cucumber, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; toss gently to prevent bruising.
3. Step 3: Whisk together 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl until emulsified, then pour over the salad and toss until evenly coated.