Seafood Salad
Recipe: #32112
May 16, 2019
Categories: Salads, Fish/Seafood Salad, Crab meat, Scallops, Shrimp, Baby Shower, July 4th, Labor Day, Mothers Day, Picnic, Potluck, Gluten-Free, Low Carbohydrate, Non-Dairy, more
"Canadian Living Summertime Cookbook Special - 1981"
Original is 8 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (105.4 g)
- Calories 149.2
- Total Fat - 9.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 2.9 g
- Cholesterol - 44 mg
- Sodium - 458.6 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 8.1 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.4 g
- Sugars - 3.6 g
- Protein - 8.2 g
- Calcium - 20.2 mg
- Iron - 0.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 1.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Combine crab, shrimp, scallops, onion, salt, pepper, oragano, and 1/4 cup mayonaise. Mix well and chill.
Step 2
At serving time add remaining mayonaise and apples.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For best results, select fresh crab meat and shrimp for this recipe.
- When selecting apples for this recipe, be sure to use tart green apples.
- Substitute the crab meat for canned tuna for a more budget-friendly option. The benefit of this substitution is that it is a more cost-effective alternative to crab meat while still providing a similar flavor profile.
- Substitute the green apples for red apples to add a slightly sweeter flavor. The benefit of this substitution is that it adds a subtle sweetness to the salad while still providing a nice crunch.
Tropical Seafood Salad Replace the apples with 1 cup of diced mango and 1/4 cup of diced pineapple. Substitute the oregano with 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin. Replace the mayonnaise with 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
Crispy Roasted Potatoes: Crispy roasted potatoes are a perfect side dish to accompany the Seafood Salad. The potatoes are cooked with olive oil and herbs for a flavorful and crunchy texture. The potatoes provide a great contrast to the light and creamy seafood salad, making it a delicious and balanced meal.
Grilled Asparagus: Grilled asparagus is a great accompaniment to the Seafood Salad. The asparagus is lightly seasoned with garlic and lemon juice and grilled to perfection. The asparagus provides a crunchy and flavorful contrast to the creamy seafood salad, making it a delicious and balanced meal.
FAQ
Q: Can I use canned seafood for this recipe?
A: Yes, this recipe calls for canned crab meat, canned shrimp, and frozen scallops that are cooked as directed and quartered.
Q: Can I substitute fresh seafood for the canned seafood?
A: Yes, you can substitute fresh seafood for the canned seafood. However, you may need to adjust the cooking time as fresh seafood will take longer to cook.
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Fun facts:
This recipe was featured in the Canadian Living Summertime Cookbook Special in 1981. The Canadian Living magazine is the highest circulated magazine in Canada, with over 2 million subscribers.
Seafood salads have been popular since the Victorian era. They were served as a luxurious dish for the upper classes, and often featured lobster, caviar, and other expensive ingredients.