Sassy Salads

Seafood Salad

Seafood salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines a variety of seafood with fresh vegetables and a light dressing. This salad often includes ingredients like shrimp, crab, scallops, and squid, providing a rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. The seafood is typically cooked and then chilled before being mixed with crisp vegetables such as lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Common additions also include olives, capers, and avocados for extra flavour and texture.

The dressing for seafood salad is usually light to complement the delicate flavours of the seafood. A popular choice is a lemon vinaigrette made with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs like dill or parsley. This adds a zesty, tangy element that enhances the overall taste. Seafood salad is versatile and can be served as an appetiser, a main course, or a side dish, making it a perfect option for any meal occasion.

Recipe: Simple Seafood Salad

Ingredients:

• 225g cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 225g cooked crab meat
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cucumber, sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

For the dressing:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

A wide variety of quality ingredients for our recipes are available from Arkadia supermarkets in Malta and Gozo, including Arkadia FoodExpress Swatar and Arkadia Food Market Valletta.

Method:

1. Ensure the shrimp and crab meat are cooked and chilled. Cut the crab meat into bite-sized pieces.

2. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens.

3. Slice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes.

4. Combine the greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

6. Add the chilled shrimp and crab meat to the bowl with the vegetables.

7. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

8. Serve immediately and enjoy a quick, refreshing seafood salad.

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