Servings & Timing
Yield: 2–3 servings
Prep Time: 15–20 minutes
Cook Time: 5–8 minutes (if seafood not pre-cooked)
Total Time: About 20–25 minutes
Ingredients
Seafood
- 6 oz (170g) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 oz (115g) cooked crab meat (imitation crab works great too)
- 4 oz (115g) cooked scallops, chilled
- 4 oz (115g) cooked calamari rings (optional but delicious)
Vegetables & Greens
- 4 cups (200g) mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- ½ cup (75g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup (75g) diced cucumber
- ¼ cup (30g) red onion, very thinly sliced
- ½ avocado, diced
- ¼ cup (30g) shredded carrots
Dressing
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey or sugar-free substitute
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
- 1 tbsp pumpkin or sunflower seeds
How to Make the Seafood Salad
1. Prepare the Seafood
If not pre-cooked:
- Shrimp: boil/steam 3–4 minutes until pink
- Scallops: sear 1–2 minutes per side in a non-stick pan
- Calamari: simmer in salted water for 2 minutes
Immediately place cooked seafood in an ice bath to stop cooking and keep everything tender.
Drain and pat dry.
2. Prep the Vegetables
Wash and dry mixed greens thoroughly.
Then chop:
- halved cherry tomatoes
- diced cucumber
- thinly sliced red onion
- shredded carrots
Dice avocado just before assembling to prevent browning.
3. Make the Dressing
In a small bowl whisk together:
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- mustard
- honey
- garlic powder
- salt & pepper
The flavor should be bright, zesty, and lightly swee
4. Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl:
- Add the greens, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and carrots.
- Toss gently with half the dressing.
- Arrange the seafood beautifully on top.
- Add diced avocado and any toppings you like.
- Drizzle remaining dressing over everything.
This presentation gives it a “restaurant-style” finish.
5. Serve Immediately
Seafood salad is best enjoyed fresh, crisp, and chilled.
If preparing ahead, store:
- dressing separately
- avocado uncut until right before eating
Nutrition (Per Serving)
(Estimate — varies by seafood and optional toppings)
- Calories: ~220
- Protein: ~25g
- Carbs: ~8g
- Fat: ~10g
- Fiber: ~3g
- Sugar: ~3g
- WW Points: ~2–3 SmartPoints (depending on your plan)
This salad is incredibly filling for such a low point count.
