Seafood salad

Description

This Seafood Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish loaded with shrimp, crab, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for serving as a side dish, sandwich filling, or light main course.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, and chopped
• 1 cup lump crab meat (or imitation crab, shredded)
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• ½ small red onion, finely diced
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing:

• ½ cup mayonnaise (or a dairy-free alternative)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Salad

1. In a large bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, celery, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes (if using), and parsley.

Step 2: Make the Dressing

1. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Step 3: Toss the Salad

1. Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture.
2. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4: Chill and Serve

1. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
2. Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, or as a sandwich filling.

Tips:

• For added flavor, include diced avocado or chopped hard-boiled eggs.
• Adjust the seasoning to your taste; a pinch of cayenne pepper can add a spicy kick.
• Use fresh seafood for the best flavor, but canned or frozen (thawed) options work in a pinch.

Total Time:

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Chilling Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 6 servings):

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 150mg
• Sodium: 600mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 19g

Enjoy this light and flavorful Seafood Salad for a perfect warm-weather dish!