Yabby Salad with a Herb Dressing
Elevate your salad game with this refreshing and flavorful Yabby Salad with a Herb Dressing, perfect for seafood lovers seeking a light yet satisfying dish. Tender, succulent yabbies are the star of the show, complemented by a vibrant medley of mixed baby greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and tangy red onion. The salad is brought to life with a zesty homemade herb dressing, combining fresh dill, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of honey and Dijon mustard for the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 25 minutes, this restaurant-worthy creation is ideal for a quick yet elegant lunch or as a centerpiece for any summer gathering. Serve it chilled and savor the refreshing flavors of this seafood salad masterpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh yabbies, cooked and peeled
- 200 grams Mixed baby greens (spinach, arugula, and lettuce)
- 200 grams Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, sliced into half-moons
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Prepare the yabbies by cooking them in boiling salted water for 3-5 minutes or until they turn bright orange. Allow them to cool, then peel off the shells and set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed baby greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, chopped parsley, chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to create the herb dressing.
Add the cooked yabbies to the salad bowl and drizzle the herb dressing over the top.
Gently toss the salad to combine all the ingredients evenly without crushing the avocado or greens.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
Serve immediately on chilled plates for a refreshing presentation. Enjoy your Yabby Salad with a Herb Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1402 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 92.6 g | 119% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 625 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 4081 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.7 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 99.9 g | 200% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 494 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3999 mg | 85% | |
*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.
