Here’s a detailed, step-by-step article on making a delicious and refreshing Seafood Salad:

Seafood Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Delight

Seafood salad is a versatile dish, perfect as a light lunch, an appetizer, or a side for a festive meal. Its charm lies in the mix of fresh seafood, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing that brings everything together. This guide will take you through a step-by-step process to prepare a vibrant, restaurant-quality seafood salad at home.

Ingredients

For a salad that serves 4, you will need:

Seafood:

• 200g cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 150g cooked squid rings
• 150g cooked mussels or clams, shelled
• 150g cooked crab meat (optional)

Vegetables & Greens:

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 small red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups mixed salad greens (lettuce, arugula, spinach)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Optional: a pinch of chili flakes for heat

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Prepare the Seafood

1. If your seafood is uncooked, start by boiling or steaming it.
   • Shrimp: Boil for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
   • Squid: Boil rings for 1–2 minutes. Avoid overcooking; they become rubbery.
   • Mussels/Clams: Steam until shells open. Remove from shells.
   • Crab meat: Use pre-cooked crab meat or gently steam for 5 minutes.
2. Once cooked, rinse seafood with cold water to stop cooking and keep it tender. Set aside to drain.

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