Easy Louisiana Seafood Salad
This easy Louisiana Seafood Salad is made with a mix of seafood, vegetables, and Creole dressing. An easy, quick, and high-protein lunch that just takes a few minutes to prepare.
I love salads for my lunch. When the summer heat makes me want light, refreshing meals, I frequently make this easy and delicious seafood salad. This salad is sure to please seafood lovers. In addition, this salad is quite versatile to be enjoyed throughout the year.
Although I made this dish with imitation crab and shrimp, you may use any type of seafood. This salad is the perfect seafood meal, whether it is served as a side dish, appetizer, or main course.
While purchasing seafood salad from a nearby restaurant is so easy, I strongly suggest making your own because it’s amazingly so simple. Try it, I promise you that this seafood salad will wow you!
Imitation Crab vs. Real Crab Meat
Imitation crab meat is also called "krab sticks," "crab sticks," and "krab meat." These days, most imitation crab is actually just pollock from Alaska that has crab flavoring added to it. While it isn't the healthiest type of seafood available, it's a good "treat" when looking for this classic dish. Additionally, it is a more affordable option than real lump crab meat and is readily accessible at nearly all grocery stores. Also, it holds up well in this kind of salad.
However, you can use lump crab meat, if prefer. You can purchase it fresh or in a can. Before you add it to the salad, check it very carefully for any shells.
How Do You Make Seafood Salad?
As I told you above making this seafood salad at home is much easier. You'll find the detailed recipe with exact ingredient measurements and step-by-step instructions below on the recipe card.
Serving Suggestions
Serve as a light lunch, a side dish, or an appetizer. You can wrap it in a tortilla, sandwich it between slices of bread or hoagie rolls, or serve it over a bed of lettuce. Serve it with pita bread or crackers. Nothing could go wrong!
If hosting a dinner or planning a complete meal, I suggest pairing it with the following:
Leftover Storage Method
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to three to four days by storing them in an airtight container. Stir well and serve. The flavors will meld overnight, making it even more delicious the next day!
Tips For Making Seafood Salad
- I used pre-cut imitation crab into bite-sized pieces. You can also buy stick-style imitation crabs and cut them yourself.
- You can use cooked lump crab instead of imitation crab –both work great!
- You can use any mix of seafood you choose in this salad. Diced lobster meat, tuna, and bay scallops are also great options.
- Making sure all of the vegetables are cut into smaller pieces is the key to making this salad; it gives it more crunch and texture.
- Fresh dill tastes much better than dried dill, so I strongly suggest using it.
- If preferred, you can use low-fat mayonnaise.
- For a dairy-free version of this seafood salad, use vegan mayo and dairy-free sour cream.
- Feel free to taste and adjust the spice level as you like. This salad is actually a little mild, but you can add extra hot sauce and creole seasoning to make it spicier.
- You can turn this into a seafood pasta salad by adding one cup of boiled and cooled pasta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Seafood Salad Made Of?
Seafood salad is made with a mix of seafood and vegetables, all tossed in a creamy Creole-style salad dressing.
Is Seafood Salad Healthy?
Seafood salads are both refreshing and healthy. Not only is it high in protein and generally low in calories, but the omega-3 fatty acids it contains are also very beneficial to your heart and brain. Just avoid heavy dressings and mayonnaise, and add more vegetables for added crunch and nutrition. So feel free to indulge in that seafood salad!
What To Eat Seafood Salad With?
This seafood salad can be eaten on its own or enjoyed in a variety of ways.
- Crackers: Accompany your salad with a platter of buttery crackers.
- Sandwich: Top a buttered, toasted roll or bread slice with your seafood and a handful of green leaf lettuce.
- Pasta Salad: Make a pasta salad by adding some cooked pasta.
- Puff Pastry: Stuff salad into cooked puff pastry shells.
What Is A Good Substitute For Dill In Seafood Salad?
Dried dill can be used in place of fresh dill. But you may also leave out the dill and substitute another fresh herb, such as fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, fennel, or basil, if you don't like the taste of dill at all.
