Seafood Salad with Shrimp and Crab
Dive into a symphony of flavors with this vibrant Seafood Salad with Shrimp and Crab, a refreshing and nutritious dish that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender cooked shrimp, delicate lump crab meat, and a medley of fresh vegetables like crisp celery, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. A zesty, homemade lemon Dijon dressing adds a tangy kick, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare and can be enjoyed chilled on its own or served atop a bed of greens for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for seafood lovers, this easy seafood salad is a gluten-free, wholesome delight that's ideal for summer gatherings, quick lunches, or elegant dinner parties.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp (peeled and deveined, cooked)
- 0.5 pound Lump crab meat
- 2 stalks Celery (finely diced)
- 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 large Avocado (diced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
Place the cooked shrimp and lump crab meat into a large mixing bowl.
Add the finely diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the seafood.
Gently fold in the diced avocado and chopped fresh parsley, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until evenly coated.
Refrigerate the salad for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature on its own or over a bed of crisp greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 251 mg | 84% | |
| Sodium | 658 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.2 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1038 mg | 22% | |
*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.
