A refreshing, protein-packed salad with tender seafood, crisp veggies, and a creamy tangy dressing—perfect for lunch, light dinner, or gatherings.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
Seafood:
- 1 cup cooked shrimp (peeled & deveined)
- 1 cup crab meat (real or imitation)
- ½ cup cooked calamari or scallops (optional)
Salad base:
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill
Creamy dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep seafood
Chop shrimp and crab into bite-sized pieces if needed. - Mix dressing
In a bowl, whisk mayo (or yogurt), lemon juice, Dijon, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. - Combine
Add seafood, celery, onion, cucumber, and herbs to the bowl. - Toss gently
Mix until everything is coated in dressing. - Chill & serve
Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes for best flavor.
🌿 Anti-Inflammatory Touch
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo
- Add olive oil + lemon dressing instead of creamy base
- Include avocado for healthy fats
- Add fresh herbs like dill, parsley, cilantro
💡 Tips
- Don’t overdress—keep it light and fresh
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
- Chill before serving for better taste
🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Calories: ~200–300
- Protein: ~20–25g
- Low carb (depending on dressing)
🧮 WW Points (Estimated)
- With mayo: ~5–7 points
- With Greek yogurt: ~2–4 points
🔄 Variations
- Pasta seafood salad: add cooked pasta
- Avocado version: creamy without mayo
- Spicy: add sriracha or chili flakes