Seafood Salad
Seafood salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that encapsulates the essence of summer with every bite. Featuring succulent shrimp, tender calamari, and sweet lump crab meat, this salad combines crisp vegetables with a zesty dressing for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for picnics or family gatherings, it’s not only quick to prepare but also offers endless customization options. Elevate your dining table with this light yet satisfying seafood salad that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cooked shrimp (peeled)
- 1 cup calamari rings
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 medium cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp: Boil salted water, add shrimp for 3 minutes until pink, then add calamari for another minute. Drain and cool.
- Prep the veggies: Dice cucumber, halve tomatoes, and slice red onion. Combine in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Combine: Add cooled seafood to the veggie bowl, pour dressing over it, and gently mix.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg