As the days grow longer and the weather warms, our palates often shift towards lighter, fresher meals. Seafood salads are a perfect choice for springtime dining, offering a delicious combination of flavors and textures while providing a healthy dose of protein and nutrients. Here are eleven light and healthy seafood salad recipes to brighten up your spring table.
1. Shrimp and Avocado Salad
Ingredients:
- Cooked shrimp
- Diced avocado
- Mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Cucumber slices
- Lemon vinaigrette dressing
Instructions:
Toss shrimp, avocado, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices in a bowl. Drizzle with lemon vinaigrette dressing and serve.
2. Crab and Mango Salad
Ingredients:
- Lump crab meat
- Diced mango
- Sliced red bell pepper
- Mixed baby greens
- Lime-cilantro dressing
Instructions:
Combine crab meat, mango, and red bell pepper in a bowl. Serve over mixed baby greens and top with lime-cilantro dressing.
3. Grilled Salmon Niçoise Salad
Ingredients:
- Grilled salmon fillets
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Green beans
- Baby potatoes
- Niçoise olives
- Mixed salad greens
- Dijon mustard vinaigrette
Instructions:
Arrange grilled salmon, quartered hard-boiled eggs, blanched green beans, boiled baby potatoes, and Niçoise olives over mixed salad greens. Drizzle with Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
4. Tuna and White Bean Salad
Ingredients:
- Canned tuna in olive oil
- Cannellini beans
- Sliced red onion
- Chopped parsley
- Baby arugula
- Lemon dressing
Instructions:
Mix tuna, cannellini beans, red onion, and parsley. Serve over baby arugula and dress with lemon dressing.
5. Lobster and Corn Salad with Basil
Ingredients:
- Cooked lobster meat
- Fresh corn kernels
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Mixed greens
- Lemon-basil vinaigrette
Instructions:
Combine lobster meat, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, and torn basil leaves. Serve over mixed greens and drizzle with lemon-basil vinaigrette.
6. Scallop and Grapefruit Salad
Ingredients:
- Seared scallops
- Segmented grapefruit
- Sliced avocado
- Mixed greens
- Citrus vinaigrette
Instructions:
Arrange seared scallops, grapefruit segments, and sliced avocado over mixed greens. Dress with citrus vinaigrette.
7. Asian Shrimp and Noodle Salad
Ingredients:
- Cooked shrimp
- Cooked rice noodles
- Shredded cabbage
- Sliced bell peppers
- Chopped cilantro
- Sesame-ginger dressing
Instructions:
Toss shrimp, rice noodles, cabbage, bell peppers, and cilantro in a bowl. Dress with sesame-ginger dressing and serve.
8. Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
- Smoked salmon slices
- Thinly sliced cucumber
- Dill sprigs
- Mixed greens
- Creamy dill dressing
Instructions:
Layer smoked salmon and cucumber slices over mixed greens. Garnish with dill sprigs and serve with creamy dill dressing.
9. Crab and Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
- Lump crab meat
- Cooked quinoa
- Diced red bell pepper
- Sliced green onions
- Lemon vinaigrette dressing
Instructions:
Mix crab meat, quinoa, red bell pepper, and green onions. Dress with lemon vinaigrette and serve.
10. Octopus and Potato Salad
Ingredients:
- Cooked octopus, sliced
- Boiled baby potatoes, halved
- Chopped parsley
- Olive oil and lemon juice dressing
- Mixed greens
Instructions:
Toss octopus and baby potatoes with chopped parsley. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice. Serve over mixed greens.
11. Mussels and Fennel Salad
Ingredients:
- Steamed mussels, shelled
- Thinly sliced fennel bulb
- Sliced radishes
- Arugula
- White wine vinaigrette
Instructions:
Combine mussels, fennel, and radishes. Serve over arugula and dress with white wine vinaigrette.
Conclusion
These light and healthy seafood salads are perfect for welcoming the freshness of spring. Each recipe offers a unique blend of flavors and textures, making them ideal for a quick lunch, a dinner side, or even the main course.
However, before you can get started cooking these recipes, you need to make sure you have all the ingredients. Cape Porpoise Lobster Co. has you covered. We offer a wide variety of seafood on our site. Look through our products and order your seafood today!
