Dee's Cauliflower and Seafood Salad

Elevate your salad game with Dee's Cauliflower and Seafood Salad, a refreshing fusion of crisp, blanched cauliflower, tender shrimp, and delicate crab meat. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this Mediterranean-inspired dish features crunchy red bell pepper, celery, and red onion, all tossed in a zesty dressing of olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic. Perfectly balanced and packed with nutrients, this chilled salad makes an elegant side dish or a satisfying light main course. Ready in just 30 minutes and ideal for any occasion, it’s a must-try for seafood lovers seeking a low-carb, gluten-free option. Serve this crowd-pleaser at your next gathering or enjoy it on a sunny day for a delightful, guilt-free treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower
• 225 grams shrimp
• 225 grams crab meat (lump or imitation)
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 sticks celery stalks
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the cauliflower by removing the leaves and cutting it into small, bite-sized florets. Rinse thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the cauliflower florets and blanch them for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 3

Clean the shrimp by peeling and deveining them, if necessary. Bring another pot of water to a boil and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and let them cool.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked cauliflower florets, shrimp, and crab meat.

Step 5

Dice the red bell pepper, celery, and red onion into small pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley. Add these to the mixing bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, finely minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the cauliflower and seafood mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 8

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled as a light main dish or a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1365.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1171.7

Total Fat 63.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.5g
Cholesterol 434.1mg	0%
Sodium 5446.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 20.6g
Protein 94.6g	0%

Vitamin D 9IU	0%
Calcium 494.4mg	0%
Iron 6.7mg	0%
Potassium 3359.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.9%

Protein: 31.9%

Carbs: 20.2%