Sea Breeze Salad
Dive into the refreshing coastal flavors of the Sea Breeze Salad, a vibrant dish brimming with ocean-inspired ingredients and fresh produce. Crisp mixed greens serve as the base, adorned with succulent cooked shrimp, delicate lump crab meat, and colorful additions like juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy cucumber slices. A tangy homemade dressing made with zesty lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and a touch of honey perfectly complements the seafood, while a sprinkle of fresh dill brings a fragrant, herbaceous finish. This no-cook, 15-minute salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a light and nutritious option ideal for warm-weather dining or an elegant appetizer. Perfect for seafood lovers, the Sea Breeze Salad is a delicious way to bring a taste of the ocean to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cooked shrimp
- 1 cup lump crab meat
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 0.25 red onion
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the salad greens thoroughly and place them in a large serving bowl.
Peel and devein the cooked shrimp if not already done, and set aside.
Carefully check the lump crab meat for any small bits of shell, then set it aside.
Thinly slice the English cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add both to the bowl with the greens.
Cut the avocado into bite-sized pieces and slice the red onion thinly. Add them to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Top the salad with the cooked shrimp and lump crab meat.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing coastal flavors of the Sea Breeze Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1009 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.6 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 2616 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.4 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 89.2 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 3087 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
