Lot of Lures Seafood & Herb Salad
A vibrant salad featuring fresh seafood and garden herbs, tied together with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. This mediterranean-inspired salads ready in about 15 minutes pairs peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, 5 oz, drained canned tuna, mixed baby greens into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. 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
- 8 oz, peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
- 1 can, 5 oz, drained canned tuna
- 5 oz mixed baby greens
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2, thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup, finely sliced red onion
- 1, juiced lemon
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 lemon juiced, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dijon mustard, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to create a vinaigrette.
- Step 2: Add 5 oz mixed baby greens, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1/2 thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup finely sliced red onion to the bowl, then toss with 1/4 of the vinaigrette until greens are lightly coated.
- Step 3: Gently fold in 8 oz cooked shrimp and 1 drained can tuna, then add 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill and the remaining vinaigrette, tossing until all ingredients are evenly distributed and coated.
- Step 4: Divide salad among plates, ensuring each portion has a balance of greens, seafood, and vegetables, and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lot of Lures Seafood & Herb Salad take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Lot of Lures Seafood & Herb Salad?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep 5 oz, drained canned tuna from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lot of Lures Seafood & Herb Salad?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Lot of Lures Seafood & Herb Salad for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Lot of Lures Seafood & Herb Salad?
Mediterranean salads like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
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Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
