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

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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

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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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