Speedy SeaFeast Salad—Lunch for 4

Speedy SeaFeast Salad is a quick Mediterranean lunch dish featuring fresh seafood and crisp salad greens. In under 20 minutes, enjoy a vibrant, healthy meal with succulent shrimp, tender calamari, and zesty lemon dressing atop a bed of mixed greens for a satisfying and flavorful seafood experience.

Meal Type

Lunch

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Servings

4

Food Stars

Seafood, salad greens

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 lb calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 whole lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Fill the medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil
  2. Add the shrimp to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes, until pink and cooked through
  3. Use the slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the saucepan and transfer them to a colander to drain and cool
  4. Add the calamari rings to the boiling water in the saucepan and cook for 1-2 minutes, until opaque and tender
  5. Use the slotted spoon to remove the calamari from the saucepan and transfer them to the colander with shrimp to drain and cool
  6. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper; whisk together until well combined for dressing
  7. In a large mixing bowl, add mixed salad greens, chopped parsley, chopped basil, chopped dill, cooled shrimp, and cooled calamari rings; toss gently to combine ingredients evenly
  8. Pour dressing over salad mixture in large mixing bowl; toss again gently to coat all ingredients with dressing evenly
  9. Transfer salad mixture into salad serving bowl using tongs
  10. Serve immediately

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped radicchio
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped endive
  • Add 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • Increase Dijon mustard to 2 tsp
🧂 Salty
  • Increase salt to 1 tsp
  • Add 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Add 1/4 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
  • Add 1/2 tsp capers
🍋 Sour
  • Increase lemon juice to 1.5 whole lemons, juiced
  • Add 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Add 1/4 cup capers, drained
  • Add 1/4 cup pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
🌶️ Spicy
  • Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Increase garlic to 3 cloves, minced
  • Add 1 tbsp hot sauce to dressing
🍬 Sweet
  • Add 1/4 cup honey
  • Add 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • Increase lemon juice to 1/3 cup
🍄 Umami
  • Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Add 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • Add 1/4 cup pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
  • Add 1 tsp anchovy paste to dressing
🍸 Alcoholic
  • Vermentino: The crisp acidity and citrus notes complement the seafood and lemon flavors in the salad
  • Albariño: The bright acidity and minerality enhance the freshness of the dish, while the fruity aromas balance the herbs
  • Rosé: A dry, light-bodied rosé with hints of red fruit pairs well with the shrimp and calamari, while its acidity cuts through the richness of the olive oil dressing
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • Lemon-Mint Iced Tea: The refreshing citrus and mint flavors complement the seafood and herbs in the salad
  • Cucumber Lime Sparkling Water: The crisp, clean taste of cucumber and lime enhances the freshness of the salad ingredients
  • Pomegranate Spritzer: The tangy sweetness of pomegranate balances the savory flavors in the dish
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • No changes needed
🍆 Mediterranean
  • Add 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • Replace Dijon mustard with 1 tsp whole grain mustard
🥑 Paleo
  • Remove Dijon mustard
🐟 Pescatarian
  • No changes needed. The recipe is already pescatarian friendly.
🌱 Vegan
  • Replace 1 lb shrimp with 1 lb oyster mushrooms, chopped
  • Replace 1/2 lb calamari with 1/2 lb hearts of palm, sliced into rings
  • Add 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
🥦 Vegetarian
  • Remove 1 lb shrimp
  • Remove 1/2 lb calamari
  • Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • Add 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • Add 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • Add 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
🥩 Whole30
  • Remove Dijon mustard
  • Replace Dijon mustard with 1 tsp of stone-ground mustard
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • Add 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • Replace salt with 1/4 tsp Himalayan pink salt
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • No changes needed
💩 Crohns Disease
  • Remove garlic
  • Replace mixed salad greens with cooked white rice
  • Decrease Dijon mustard to 1/2 tsp
  • Replace fresh parsley, basil, and dill with 1/4 cup chopped chives
🩸 Diabetes
  • Replace mixed salad greens with 6 cups baby spinach
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 2 tbsp
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • No changes needed
🫀 Heart Disease
  • Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 2 tbsp
  • Increase lemon juice to 1/2 cup
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • Add 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Add 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
❤️ Heart Health
  • Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 2 tbsp
  • Increase lemon juice to 1/2 cup
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • Add 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • Remove 1/2 tsp salt
  • Replace 1/4 tsp black pepper with 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • Replace shrimp with 1 lb skinless salmon, cubed
  • Replace calamari with 1/2 lb scallops
  • Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped avocado
🦠 Immune System
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • Add 1/4 cup pitted and sliced Kalamata olives
  • Increase fresh parsley to 1/2 cup
  • Increase fresh basil to 1/2 cup
  • Increase fresh dill to 1/2 cup
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Remove garlic
  • Replace mixed salad greens with 6 cups of baby spinach
  • Replace Dijon mustard with 1 tsp of whole grain mustard
💧 Kidney Disease
  • Decrease the shrimp to 1/2 lb
  • Decrease the calamari to 1/4 lb
  • Replace mixed salad greens with 6 cups of low-potassium vegetables (e.g., cauliflower, cucumber, and bell peppers)
  • Omit salt
  • Replace Dijon mustard with 1 tsp of no-salt-added mustard
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • No changes needed
🍺 Liver Disease
  • Decrease salt to 1/4 tsp
  • Decrease extra virgin olive oil to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
🤰 Pregnancy
  • Replace shrimp with 1 lb cooked salmon
  • Replace calamari with 1/2 lb cooked scallops
  • Increase mixed salad greens to 8 cups

Beti’s Reflections

It was a sunny afternoon in the heart of the Mediterranean when I stumbled upon this gem of a recipe. As I wandered through a bustling seaside market, the aroma of fresh seafood and vibrant herbs filled the air. It was there that I discovered the inspiration for my latest culinary creation: Speedy SeaFeast Salad.

This delightful Mediterranean Shrimp Salad is perfect for serving up to four people, making it an ideal choice for a light and refreshing lunch with friends. While it’s not suitable for those with seafood allergies or following vegan diets, it’s a nutritious and delicious option for anyone craving a taste of the Mediterranean.

The star ingredients in this Calamari Salad Recipe are 1 lb of succulent shrimp and 1/2 lb of tender calamari, which are beautifully complemented by 6 cups of mixed salad greens. The addition of fresh parsley, basil, and dill adds an aromatic touch to this Seafood Salad Greens dish. A zesty lemon dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper ties everything together in this Shrimp Calamari Salad.

To create your own Speedy SeaFeast Salad masterpiece, start by boiling shrimp until they turn pink and cooked through. Next, cook calamari rings until they become opaque and tender. In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create your dressing. Combine mixed greens with chopped herbs before adding cooled shrimp and calamari rings to the mix. Finally, drizzle your dressing over the salad mixture before tossing gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

And there you have it – a quick Mediterranean Seafood Salad that’s perfect for any occasion! The combination of fresh seafood with crisp greens and zesty lemon dressing makes this Easy Seafood Salad an unforgettable experience for your taste buds. So go ahead – dive into this Speedy SeaFeast Salad and savor the flavors of the Mediterranean in every bite!

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