Description
Italian Seafood Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This colorful salad features succulent shrimp and tender calamari, combined with fresh vegetables and tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or elegant dinners, it’s an easy recipe that impresses without the fuss. Delight your guests with this crowd-pleaser that brings a burst of flavor to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 lb calamari rings
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup English cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the seafood: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add shrimp and calamari; cook until shrimp are pink (2-3 minutes) and calamari is tender (1-2 minutes). Drain and cool.
- Chop your veggies: Halve cherry tomatoes, slice cucumber into rounds, and finely slice red onion. Combine in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Combine ingredients: Add cooled seafood to the vegetables. Pour dressing over and gently toss to coat.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with parsley for added color and aroma.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 160mg