Bring a Trailer Seafood Salad

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

Light, refreshing salad with fresh shrimp and crab, tossed in zesty lemon vinaigrette for a quick, flavorful meal. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 15 minutes pairs peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, cooked crab meat, mixed greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 oz peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
• 4 oz cooked crab meat
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create vinaigrette.
2. Step 2: Place mixed greens in a large bowl, add 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup diced cucumber, and 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion; toss with half the vinaigrette until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Divide dressed greens between two plates, top with 4 oz cooked shrimp and 4 oz cooked crab meat.
4. Step 4: Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over seafood and serve immediately to keep vegetables crisp.