Louise's Old Ranch Sea Salad

Dive into the fresh, coastal flavors of "Louise's Old Ranch Sea Salad," an irresistible seafood medley bursting with bright herbs and zesty seasoning. This quick and easy no-cook recipe combines tender shrimp and imitation crab with crunchy celery, red bell pepper, and onion, all dressed in a creamy, tangy ranch dressing infused with lemon juice, garlic powder, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. Perfectly served atop a bed of leafy greens and garnished with creamy avocado slices, this seafood salad is a refreshing meal option for warm days or as a vibrant centerpiece for your next gathering. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a light yet satisfying dish that’s rich in textures and brimming with flavor. Keywords: seafood salad recipe, shrimp and crab salad, ranch dressing, quick summer meals, Old Bay seasoning.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Cooked shrimp (peeled, deveined, and chopped)
• 1 cup Imitation crab (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 cup Celery (finely diced)
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.75 cup Ranch dressing
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed greens or lettuce (optional, for serving)
• 1 Avocado slices (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, imitation crab, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 2

Add the chopped dill and parsley to the bowl and gently mix to distribute the herbs evenly.

Step 3

In a small separate bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the seafood and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without breaking apart the seafood pieces.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding a pinch more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

To serve, arrange mixed greens or lettuce on a platter or individual plates if desired. Top with the seafood salad mixture.

Step 8

Garnish with avocado slices or additional fresh herbs if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1403.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1443.3

Total Fat 77.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 992.5mg	0%
Sodium 5508.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 33.1g
Protein 138.9g	0%

Vitamin D 811.1IU	0%
Calcium 536.1mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 2812.6mg	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: 45.4%

Protein: 36.1%

Carbs: 18.5%