Fresh, colorful, and incredibly light 🦐🥗
This Zero-Point Seafood Mix Salad is packed with tender shrimp, calamari, octopus, and crab tossed with crunchy celery, sweet carrots, and vibrant bell peppers. Finished with a bright lemon-vinegar dressing and fresh herbs, it’s refreshing, protein-rich, and perfect for Weight Watchers days when you want big flavor with zero points. Ideal for meal prep, summer lunches, or a guilt-free dinner that still feels special ✨
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook (seafood): 5 minutes
Serves: 3–4
🧾 Ingredients
Seafood (plain, cooked)
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1 cup shrimp (peeled & chopped)
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1 cup calamari rings (sliced)
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1 cup octopus (bite-size pieces)
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1 cup imitation crab or real crab meat
Vegetables (as seen)
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1 cup celery (chopped)
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1 cup carrots (sliced)
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½ cup red bell pepper (chopped)
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½ cup yellow bell pepper (chopped)
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¼ cup green olives (optional)
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¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro
Dressing (ZERO POINT option)
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Juice of 1–2 lemons
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2 tbsp white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper
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Garlic powder or minced garlic
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Chili flakes (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook seafood (if raw)
Boil shrimp, calamari, and octopus in salted water for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
Drain and cool completely.
2️⃣ Chop everything
Cut seafood and vegetables into even bite-size pieces.
3️⃣ Mix salad
In a large bowl, combine seafood and vegetables.
4️⃣ Dress
Add lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, and chili flakes.
Toss well until evenly coated.
5️⃣ Chill
Refrigerate 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
⭐ Tips (Very Important)
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Keep seafood plain (no butter or oil)
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Do not overcook octopus or calamari
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Lemon + vinegar gives strong flavor without points
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Gets better after chilling
❓ Q & A
Q: Is this Zero Point on Weight Watchers?
A: Yes ✔️ if made without oil and mayo (seafood + non-starchy veggies).
Q: Can I add olive oil?
A: Yes, but it adds points (1 tsp = points).
Q: How long does it last?
A: Up to 2 days refrigerated.
Q: Can I serve it differently?
A: Great over lettuce, cucumber slices, or in lettuce cups.
🔥 Optional Low-Point Add-Ons
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1 tsp olive oil
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Avocado cubes
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Light feta cheese