🥗 Seafood Salad Recipe – Healthy, Refreshing, and Easy to Make! 🦐
This Seafood Salad Recipe is a light, refreshing, and protein-packed dish made with shrimp, crab, crisp vegetables, and a creamy or citrus dressing. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, healthy dinner, or elegant appetizer. Serve it on lettuce cups, toast, or with crackers for a versatile meal that’s both delicious and nutritious!
Equipment
- ✔ Mixing bowls – For combining ingredients.
- ✔ Cutting board & sharp knife (for chopping vegetables)
- ✔ Colander (for draining seafood)
- ✔ Whisk (for making the dressing)
- ✔ Spoon or spatula (for mixing salad)
Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 1 cup cooked shrimp chopped
- 1 cup lump crab meat or imitation crab, flaked
- ½ cup celery finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ avocado diced (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- For the Dressing:
- ¼ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- For Serving Optional:
- Lettuce cups
- Toasted baguette slices
- Crackers
- Lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Seafood & Vegetables
- Chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Flake the crab meat with a fork and add it to the bowl.
- Dice the celery, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and avocado, then add them to the bowl.
- Sprinkle in chopped parsley and dill for extra freshness.
- Step 2: Make the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Step 3: Mix & Serve
- Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
✔ For a healthier option, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or a light vinaigrette.
✔ For extra crunch, add diced cucumber or bell peppers.
✔ Make it spicy by adding a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
✔ Seafood Substitutes: Use lobster, scallops, or canned tuna for variety.
✔ For extra crunch, add diced cucumber or bell peppers.
✔ Make it spicy by adding a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
✔ Seafood Substitutes: Use lobster, scallops, or canned tuna for variety.