Seafood Coctail Salad

This vibrant Seafood Cocktail Salad offers a delightful contrast between savory, chilled seafood and the natural sweetness of fresh melons and berries. The base of crisp lettuce provides a refreshing crunch, while the tangy cocktail dressing ties together the rich flavors of shrimp and crab sticks. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect light lunch or elegant side dish for warm summer gatherings. The combination of honeydew, cantaloupe, oranges, and strawberries adds a burst of color and vitamin C, making it as nutritious as it is beautiful. Easy to assemble and incredibly satisfying, this salad brings a sophisticated yet home-style charm to any table.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Salads

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 21.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This vibrant Seafood Cocktail Salad offers a delightful contrast between savory, chilled seafood and the natural sweetness of fresh melons and berries. The base of crisp lettuce provides a refreshing crunch, while the tangy cocktail dressing ties together the rich flavors of shrimp and crab sticks. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect light lunch or elegant side dish for warm summer gatherings. The combination of honeydew, cantaloupe, oranges, and strawberries adds a burst of color and vitamin C, making it as nutritious as it is beautiful. Easy to assemble and incredibly satisfying, this salad brings a sophisticated yet home-style charm to any table.

Ingredients

1 8-oz package frozen shrimp, peeled and cooked, thawed
1 8-oz package crab-flavored salad style fish (surimi), thawed
1/3 cup cocktail sauce
1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped
1 head lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butterhead)
1/2 small honeydew melon, peeled and sliced
1/2 small cantaloupe, seeded and sliced
1 orange, peeled and sliced crosswise
12 strawberries, halved
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
1/4 cup salad dressing (mayonnaise-based or vinaigrette)

Directions

1
Thaw the frozen shrimp and crab-flavored fish if using frozen; drain well and set aside.
2
In a small bowl, combine the cocktail sauce and salad dressing. Stir in a little water if necessary to achieve a pourable consistency. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
3
In a medium mixing bowl, gently toss the shrimp, crab fish, and chopped avocado with 3 tablespoons of the prepared dressing.
4
Arrange the lettuce leaves on 4 dinner plates to create a base.
5
Spoon the seafood mixture evenly over the lettuce leaves on each plate.
6
Artfully arrange the honeydew slices, cantaloupe slices, orange slices, and strawberry halves around the seafood.
7
Sprinkle poppy seeds over the fruit and seafood.
8
Serve immediately with the remaining chilled dressing on the side for dipping or drizzling.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 21.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 38.0mg13%
Sodium 78.2mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 5.0g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

To prevent the avocado from browning, toss it with a little lemon juice before adding it to the salad, or add it just before serving.

For a lighter version, use a low-fat vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise-based salad dressing.

This salad is best served chilled and fresh. Prepare the components ahead of time, but assemble the salad shortly before eating to maintain the crispness of the lettuce and fruit.

You can substitute other fresh fruits like grapes or pineapple chunks for the melons and berries based on seasonal availability.

Keywords: seafood, salad, shrimp, crab, cocktail, melon, strawberries, avocado, light, summer, lunch, fruit, fresh, chilled, side dish, easy, refreshing, healthy, dressing, poppy seed

Read it online: https://www.chefs-mate.com/recipe/seafood-coctail-salad/