Has it hit yet, Seafoodies?
New Year Food Fatigue – it’s a real thing.
After weeks of holiday feasting, followed by a parade of heavy winter comfort foods—your body is probably sending out an SOS for something fresh, bright and energizing. But before you resign yourself to another basic bowl of lettuce, let us introduce you to your new Seafood Sunday heroes—20 refreshing seafood salads that will get you excited about eating greens again!
Make no mistake—these aren’t your typical wilted garden greens. These are vibrant, colorful bowls of goodness that combine the flexible flavors of seafood with crisp vegetables, fresh herbs and zippy dressings that’ll wake up your winter-weary palate.
We’re talking about a brimming blueberry-infused salad with perfectly pan-seared scallops and a zippy homemade vinaigrette—to bring a bit of brightness to even the grayest January day. Or, tangy goat cheese mixed with smoked salmon—all nestled on a bed of wholesome farro and peppery radicchio—providing that perfect balance of cozy and freshness that winter meals often miss. And let’s not forget about our personal favorite—an easy pantry hack that turns shelf-stable crab into a quick salad that’s basically a mood boost in a bowl!
Apart from the marvelous flavor combinations—we love that every salad in this roundup is light enough to make you feel good but satisfying enough to qualify as a real meal. Plus, they’re all packed with the nutrients your body craves after any holiday marathon—like lean protein, healthy fats, gut-loving fiber-rich foods and plenty of vitamins and minerals.
Now, the easiest way to start incorporating these recipes into your regular mealtime rotation is to focus on smart prep and strategic shopping. Keep frozen shrimp, salmon or scallops on hand for protein-rich spontaneous salad inspiration. Pick up heartier greens like radicchio and endive that can stand up to both warm and cold ingredients. And don’t be afraid to stock your pantry with interesting grains, legumes and nuts to add substance to your new creations!
We hope you find a new seafood salad favorite that helps kick that food fatigue to the curb quickly!
Lobster Salad with Summer Fruit
Lobster may have a decadent reputation, but it’s low in calories and rich in protein—making it the perfect light salad topper!
We like a scoop of this creamy salad over kale, stuffed into a pita pocket or served as a dip with crackers and veggies.
Seared Scallop Salad with Blueberries
Once you see how easy it is to make scallops at home we can guarantee you’ll be adding them to your salads regularly.
This whole salad comes together in about 15 minutes and can be relished right away or prepped ahead and left in the fridge to let everything marinate!
Skinny Lemon Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad
Refreshing and addictive—this skinny shrimp take on a classic Caesar salad will become your new lunch obsession.
Salmon Caesar Salad Rice Bowls
Half Caesar salad, half rice bowl—salmon is the perfect addition to build upon a base of kale and romaine. All finished with a drizzle of super light vinaigrette.
Whether you’re a “crab on salad” fan or not, one thing is for sure—you’ll never go back to store-bought dressing again!
Honey Lemon Baked Salmon with Sunflower Kale Salad
A sweet caramelized coating of honey glaze takes this salad to new heights—we don’t blame you if you want to incorporate this dish into your weekly rotation!
Frutti di mare is an Italian mixed seafood salad that you can find at deli counters all over the country—but you must give this homemade version a try.
Pro tip: When poaching your fresh octopus, adding a wine cork into the water will make the octopus more tender.
Creamy Crab & Shrimp Seafood Salad
You can use real crab, but imitation crab flakes make this recipe even easier because they’re already cut into bite-sized pieces.
Any self-proclaimed tuna salad haters need to give this ultimate version a go! With the addition of dijon, celery and dill pickles—it’s crunchy, creamy and craveable.
Smoked Salmon Salad with Farro & Goat Cheese
In many salads that include farro, it’s the focal ingredient, but in this recipe, it’s only an accessory— letting the smoked salmon really shine.
Taste testers recommended adding a dash of your favorite hot sauce to this salad if you like to turn up the heat!
If you’re looking for a high-protein, high-fat type of salad that’s still loaded with lots of nutrition—this keto-friendly option can’t be beat.
A rainbow of fresh veggies topped with lobster, corn and red onions—you’re not dreaming, this super salad is a click away!
Mediterranean Avocado Salmon Salad
Bring all the incredible flavors of the Mediterranean together with ease—into a brimming bowl of salad goodness.
Salmon Salad with Creamy Herb Dressing
Quick to prepare and easy to store—this wholesome recipe is naturally gluten-free, low-carb, dairy-free and high in protein (just to name a few benefits!).
Almond Crusted Salmon Kale Salad
The refreshing combination of pomegranate seeds and almond-crusted salmon is probably one you haven’t tried yet—if so, add this salad to the top of your menu plan. We promise you won’t regret it!
Who knew that combining the winning elements of both a shrimp salad and a Caesar would create one amazing dish?!
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