Welcome, seafood!
The arrival of spring makes us long for the blue sky, the beautiful blooms and the vibrant freshness of a good salad! We can’t think of a better meal to round out a carefree day than a bowl full of leafy greens, an array of vibrant fruits and vegetables, and the rich, satisfying protein punch of seafood.
A season of renewal and rejuvenation, it’s also a good time to update your health goals too! Weekly salads are a great way to meet dietary guideline recommendations [LINK HERE] for nutrient-dense vegetables and seafood, food groups that Americans consume too little of.
Alone, the omega-3s, vitamin D, selenium, and B vitamins found in seafood support heart health, fight inflammation, and promote a healthy brain. But when combined with the vitamins, minerals, and fiber of leafy greens, a well-balanced salad can also provide a robust immune system and great gut health!
With every forkful of a flavorful seafood salad, you’re not just indulging in a delicious meal, you’re making a conscious choice for your well-being.
So make spring fresh again this Seafood Sunday with ten of our favorite salad recipes – refreshing and nourishing guaranteed!
Crab Salad
As a versatile meal, we love a scoop of this quick and easy salad on top of kale, stuffed into pita pockets, or served as a dip with crackers and veggies!
Lobster salad with summer fruit
Lobster may have a decadent reputation, but it’s actually low in calories and high in protein, making it the perfect addition to this hot dish.
Caesar cabbage with shrimp or salmon
Choose from sauteed shrimp or grilled salmon for a lighter twist on an iconic dish. Don’t skip the homemade yogurt and anchovy dressing. You will regret it!
If a jar of Nicoise olives is hard to find, try exploring your grocery store’s olive bar, or you can always opt for kalamatas as a substitute!
Prawn salad with citrus fruits and avocado
Simple yet incredibly flavorful, throw together this shrimp salad as an ideal meal prep option for lunch or dinner. With pan-seared shrimp, citrus, and creamy avocado, it’s a satisfying and convenient choice.
Barley Salad With Shrimps And Lemon Dressing
For this shrimp salad recipe, add three cups of greens total, but feel free to customize the amounts of asparagus, sugar snap peas, and English peas to suit your tastes.
It wouldn’t be right if we didn’t include at least one pasta salad and this recipe is such a winner! Enjoy now and later as a crowd-pleasing side dish during summer grilling season.
It doesn’t matter if you use blue crab or lump crab – both are a great combination with fresh carrots, bacon, peas and dill! Plan to double this light-hearted and delicious recipe.
