Seafood Salad

 Seafood Salad

A refreshing and vibrant Seafood Salad featuring tender shrimp, calamari, and optional mussels tossed with crisp vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing. Light, healthy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this salad is perfect as a starter or a refreshing main course on warm days.

Cook Time 20 mins
 

Total Time5 mins

CourseAppetizer, Main Salad

Servings4

Ingredients

Seafood

• 200 g cooked shrimp
• 200 g cooked calamari (rings or chopped)
• 150 g cooked mussels or clams (optional)

Vegetables & Add ins

• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, diced (optional)
• 2 tbsp capers (optional)
• Fresh parsley, chopped

Dressing

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt & black pepper
• A pinch of chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the seafood

• If using fresh seafood, cook the shrimp until pink and boil calamari for 2–3 minutes.
• Drain and let everything cool completely.

Mix the salad

• In a bowl, combine shrimp, calamari, mussels/clams, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and parsley.
• Add avocado last to keep it intact.

Make the dressing

• Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Combine

• Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and toss gently.

Chill & serve

• Refrigerate for 20 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Small Notes :

• Make sure the seafood is fully cooled before mixing to keep the vegetables crisp.
• Avoid overcooking calamari 2–3 minutes is enough to keep it tender.
• Add the avocado at the end to prevent it from mashing.
• Chill the salad for 20 minutes to enhance the flavors.
• Adjust the lemon juice and vinegar to taste for extra brightness.
• This salad is best enjoyed fresh and is not ideal for long storage.