This WW-Friendly Seafood Salad is a light, fresh, and protein-packed dish that tastes like something from a high-end deli but is made with simple, wholesome ingredients. It’s creamy without being heavy, thanks to a Greek yogurt-based dressing, and is loaded with tender seafood and crunchy vegetables.
Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or served on crackers for an appetizer. It’s ready in just 15 minutes!
The Grocery List (Ingredients)
For the Seafood Salad:
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8 oz Imitation Crab (or real lump crab meat), chopped or shredded
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8 oz Cooked Small Shrimp, peeled and deveined (if large, chop into bite-sized pieces)
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⅓ cup Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
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2 tablespoons Light Mayonnaise (or additional Greek yogurt for 0 Points)
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1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice (about ½ lemon)
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1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (adds tang without many calories)
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2 Celery Stalks, finely diced
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¼ cup Red Onion, finely diced
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2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or Parsley, chopped
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Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins:
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1 tablespoon Capers, drained (for a briny pop)
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½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (for that classic seafood flavor)
The Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Prep the Seafood
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If using imitation crab, chop or shred it into bite-sized pieces. The “claw” style tends to be more flavorful.
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If your shrimp is large, chop them into pieces similar in size to the crab for a consistent bite.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
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In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
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If using, stir in the Old Bay seasoning now.
Step 3: Combine Everything
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To the bowl with the dressing, add the prepared crab, shrimp, celery, red onion, and fresh dill.
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Gently fold everything together until the seafood and vegetables are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Go easy on the salt if your seafood is already salty.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
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For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
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Serve chilled.
Serving Suggestions (WW Points Friendly)
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On a Bed of Greens: Serve over mixed lettuce for a filling, zero-point lunch.
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In a Wrap: Use a low-carb or whole-wheat tortilla with extra lettuce.
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On Crackers: Spoon onto WW-friendly crackers for a perfect snack or appetizer.
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Stuffed Avocado: For a healthy fat boost, serve the salad in half an avocado.
Storage
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The salad is best enjoyed fresh, as the celery can lose some crunch over time.
Pro-Tips for Success
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Points Breakdown: This recipe is designed to be WW-Friendly.
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Imitation crab and shrimp are typically 0 Points.
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Non-fat Greek yogurt is 0 Points.
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The only Points come from the light mayonnaise (and any crackers or bread you serve it with). Using 2 tablespoons of light mayo keeps the entire batch low in Points.
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Don’t Overmix: Fold the ingredients gently to keep the seafood in nice chunks rather than mashing it into a paste.
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Fresh Herbs are Key: Dried dill won’t give you the same bright, fresh flavor. Fresh dill or parsley really makes this salad sing.
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Real Crab Option: If you want to use fresh or canned lump crab meat, it will be even more delicious (and still 0 Points!). Just be sure to pick through it for any shell fragments.