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
- In a large bowl, combine shrimp, crab meat, celery, red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes (if using), and parsley.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
- 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
- Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture.
- Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 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!
