Seafood Salad
This fresh and vibrant seafood salad combines cooked shrimp, crab meat, and scallops with crisp greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for a light, healthy meal.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Pan
- Whisk
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 cup cooked shrimp
- 1 cup crab meat
- 1 cup scallops seared
Vegetables
- 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood by cooking shrimp and searing scallops. Let them cool before chopping.
- Chop the lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the seafood, vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Refrigerate the salad for 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
For an extra flavor boost, add avocado, feta cheese, or grilled corn. Pair with a crisp white wine or sparkling water.