Ensalada de Mariscos

Ensalada de Mariscos is a refreshing Spanish seafood salad bursting with vibrant flavors and textures. This low-carb dish combines a variety of seafood with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect light meal.

Ensalada de Mariscos
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
300 kcal

Ingredients

  • Cooked shrimp - 150 grams
  • Cooked calamari - 100 grams
  • Cooked mussels - 100 grams
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
  • Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
  • Red onion - 1/4, finely chopped
  • Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
  • Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, calamari, and mussels.
  2. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley to the seafood.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the seafood and vegetable mixture, and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 150 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, promoting muscle health and satiety.
  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

Tags

SpanishLow CarbSalad