🦐 Seafood Salad (Creamy, Light & So Satisfying!)
🌿 Mediterranean-Style
🌿 Description
This Seafood Salad combines tender shrimp and calamari with crisp vegetables and a light, creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt and olive oil instead of mayonnaise. Inspired by Mediterranean coastal cooking, it’s protein-rich, refreshing, and perfectly balanced, making it ideal for lunch, mezze spreads, or a light dinner.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Seafood
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300 g (10 oz) shrimp, peeled & deveined
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200 g (7 oz) calamari rings (or scallops)
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1 bay leaf
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1 lemon slice
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1 garlic clove, smashed
For the Salad
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1 cup cucumber, finely diced
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½ cup celery, finely chopped
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¼ cup red onion, very finely diced
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¼ cup fresh parsley or dill, chopped
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1 tbsp capers, rinsed (optional)
For the Creamy Dressing
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or low-fat)
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Juice of ½–1 lemon (to taste)
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
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Cook the Seafood
Bring water to a gentle boil with bay leaf, lemon slice, and garlic.-
Add calamari and cook 1–2 minutes until just tender.
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Add shrimp and cook 2–3 minutes until pink.
Drain and cool completely, then chop into bite-size pieces.
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Prepare the Vegetables
In a large bowl, combine cucumber, celery, red onion, herbs, and capers. -
Make the Dressing
Whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon, salt, and pepper until smooth. -
Combine
Gently fold seafood into vegetables. Add dressing and mix carefully. -
Chill & Serve
Refrigerate 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🫒 Mediterranean Nutrition Highlights
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High-quality lean protein
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Creamy without heavy mayo
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Heart-healthy olive oil
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Fresh herbs support digestion
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Naturally low-carb & gluten-free
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use all shrimp instead of mixed seafood?
Yes! Shrimp-only works beautifully and is very popular.
Q: Is this salad good for weight loss?
Absolutely. It’s high in protein, low in carbs, and very filling.
Q: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Replace Greek yogurt with unsweetened coconut yogurt or light olive-oil vinaigrette.
Q: How long does seafood salad last in the fridge?
Best within 24–36 hours for peak freshness.
Q: Can I serve it warm?
It’s best chilled, but slightly warm seafood works if freshly made.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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Serve on butter lettuce cups
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Spoon over toasted whole-grain bread
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Add to a mezze platter with olives and hummus
