Boiled Seafood Surprise Salad

This Boiled Seafood Surprise Salad brings together a delightful mix of fresh seafood, crisp vegetables, and a zesty citrus dressing. The combination of tender shrimp, succulent crab, and crunchy greens creates a refreshing and satisfying dish, perfect for warm days or as an elegant appetizer. With a balance of traditional flavors and a creative twist, this salad is both nutritious and appealing.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 pound crab meat
• 4 cups mixed greens (arugula, spinach, and romaine)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the crab meat and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through. Remove and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and red onion.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
5. Add the cooked shrimp and crab to the salad bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to combine.
6. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley before serving.