33 Seafood Salads We Seriously Love

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33 Seafood Salads We Seriously Love2/33 Tarragon Tuna Salad 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s surprising how a few herbs can brighten up tuna salad. Made with reduced-fat mayonnaise, this version gets its zip from mustard. It makes a terrific light lunch or Sunday brunch dish. —Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 151 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat. 3/33 Jambalaya Rice Salad 2

Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My cold rice salad has a little hint of spice for a classic jambalaya-style kick. Shrimp, tomatoes, ham and peppers give the dish bright colors and a delightful texture. —Karen Rahn, Hixon, Tennessee Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 309 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 150mg cholesterol, 709mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 4/33 Shrimp Veggie Salad 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total

My family loves to have potluck barbecues during the summer

Time 20 min Servings 12 servings (1 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family loves to have potluck barbecues during the summer. With several backyard gardens in the family, you can be sure one of us will bring a variation of this classic salad. Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce if you like to turn up the heat! —Karen Goodnature, Lompoc, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 108 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

These days, I’m only cooking for two

5/33 Shrimp Panzanella Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp Panzanella Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These days, I’m only cooking for two. After working in the garden, I can dash indoors and have this shrimp and bread salad on the table pronto. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 306 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 6/33 Shrimp Avocado

Serve it as a cool and satisfying lunch or a light, quick and easy dinner

Salad 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JOSH RINK FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The delicious taste and smooth texture of avocados and the crisp shrimp salad create a heavenly combination. Serve it as a cool and satisfying lunch or a light, quick and easy dinner. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup avocado mixture: 252 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 523mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 7/33 Spicy Crab Salad

It’s ready fast, leaving me more time with guests

1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My creamy crab salad gets a boost of heat from Sriracha and a tangy touch from lime. It’s ready fast, leaving me more time with guests. —Patti Lavell, Islamorada, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 196 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 12g protein. 8/33 Refreshing Shrimp Salad Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Avocado,

strawberries and shrimp are wonderful together in this filling yet light salad

strawberries and shrimp are wonderful together in this filling yet light salad. Balsamic or raspberry vinaigrette dressings go well with the salad, as do Asian-inspired dressings. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 cups: 239 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 181mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit. 9/33 Mediterranean Shrimp Salad in a Jar Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS, GSHELDO FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Greek

Just layer it all in a jar and pack it up—then serve and enjoy

salad to go is packed with so much freshness, it instantly brightens up your day. Just layer it all in a jar and pack it up—then serve and enjoy. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 548 calories, 26g fat (5g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 1287mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 29g protein. 10/33 Shrimp Pasta Salad Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings about 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Elbow macaroni, shrimp and crunchy veggies like celery, sweet red pepper and

onion get covered in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and yogurt

onion get covered in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and yogurt. It’s the perfect go-to when you’re looking for something light and tasty. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 243 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 11/33 Cioppino-Mixed Green Salad 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cioppino-Mixed Green Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Living in California, the “salad bowl” of the United States, I’m inspired to cook

nutritious meals like cioppino

nutritious meals like cioppino. Whenever my friends and I get together, this salad—a spin on the classic seafood stew—is the top request. —Cleo Gonske, Redding, California Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 285 calories, 17g fat (3g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 888mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 12/33 Crab-Stuffed Avocados 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We enjoy having this creamy and crunchy salad out on our deck on summer evenings. And it goes together in minutes flat! —Gail VanGundy, Parker, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1/2

stuffed avocado: 326 calories, 26g fat (4g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 17g protein. 13/33 Grilled Jerk Shrimp Orzo Salad 22 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The heat, seasonings and appearance of this colorful main-dish salad are perfect for summer—or any time of year that you want to summon memories of sunshine. —Eileen Budnyk, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 cups: 340 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 716mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 7g fiber), 25g

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat

protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 14/33 Healthy Tuna Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crunchy Tuna Salad with Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: On a hot summer day, there’s nothing more refreshing than this salad. I grow a few tomato plants in my garden and the fresh-picked taste makes the dish even more of a treat. —Diane Selich, Vassar, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup tuna salad with 1 tomato: 280 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 50mg

cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein

cholesterol, 656mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 15/33 Shrimp & Nectarine Salad 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Shrimp & Nectarine Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a cool salad on a hot summer day, I combine shrimp, corn, tomatoes and nectarines with a drizzle of tarragon dressing. We love it chilled, but it’s delectable served right away, too. —Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 252 calories,

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit

7g fat (1g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit. 16/33 Artichoke Shrimp Pasta Salad 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Artichoke Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I have enjoyed this recipe for as long as I can remember. My mom made it famous, and she passed it down to me on my wedding day. It’s one of those potluck staples that folks

can’t get enough of

can’t get enough of. —Mary McCarley, Charlotte, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 453 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 135mg cholesterol, 757mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. 17/33 Orzo-Tuna Salad with Tomatoes 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Orzo-Tuna Salad with Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stuffed tomatoes provide endless options when you add meat, cheese, rice, veggies – or in this case, orzo. — Jenni Dise, Phoenix, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 392 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat),

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