Description
Italian Seafood Salad is a refreshing, vibrant dish that captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This delightful salad features succulent shrimp and tender calamari, complemented by colorful vegetables and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as an impressive appetizer, this easy-to-make dish offers a burst of flavors that will leave your guests craving more. Serve it chilled with crusty bread or enjoy it on its own for a light, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 pound calamari rings, cleaned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Cook shrimp for 2β3 minutes until pink; add calamari for an additional minute until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While seafood cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Combine cooled seafood with chopped vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with seasonal vegetables like bell peppers or olives. For an indulgent twist, substitute crab or lobster for part of the seafood.