Description
Seafood salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. Packed with succulent shrimp and sweet imitation crab, this salad is layered with crisp greens and a zesty dressing, making it an ideal choice for casual dinners or festive gatherings. Quick to prepare and adaptable to your taste, seafood salad invites you to enjoy a taste of the ocean anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 oz imitation crab meat
- 4 cups mixed greens (romaine and spinach)
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: If using frozen shrimp, thaw and pat dry.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine seafood: Gently toss shrimp and crab in a large bowl.
- Add vegetables: Fold in mixed greens and cucumbers carefully to avoid wilting.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the mixture; toss gently to coat.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Swap shrimp for crab or incorporate avocado for added creaminess. Experiment with dressings like lemon vinaigrette or creamy dill to create unique flavors.