🦐 Easy WW Seafood Salad
This Weight Watchers–friendly Seafood Salad is light, creamy, and full of fresh flavor. Made with shrimp, crab meat, crisp celery, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, it’s a healthier alternative to traditional seafood salads that usually use mayonnaise. It’s perfect for a quick lunch, a refreshing summer dish, or a light dinner. Plus, it’s low in calories and WW points while still being rich in protein.
⏱ Time
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Chill Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings
4 servings
⭐ WW SmartPoints
About 2–3 points per serving
🧾 Ingredients
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1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled and chopped
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1 cup crab meat (or imitation crab)
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1 celery stalk, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons red onion, diced
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¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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Optional: fresh dill or parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the seafood
Chop the cooked shrimp into bite-size pieces and place them in a mixing bowl with the crab meat.
2️⃣ Add vegetables
Add the chopped celery and diced red onion to the bowl with the seafood.
3️⃣ Make the dressing
In a small bowl mix together:
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Non-fat Greek yogurt
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Dijon mustard
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Lemon juice
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Salt and pepper
Stir until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Combine
Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
5️⃣ Chill
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for about 20 minutes so the flavors blend together.
6️⃣ Serve
Garnish with fresh dill or parsley and serve chilled. It can be eaten on its own, in lettuce wraps, or with whole-grain crackers.
📊 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
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Calories: ~120
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Protein: 18 g
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Carbohydrates: 4–5 g
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Fat: 2 g
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WW Points: 2–3
💡 Tips
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Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor, but frozen cooked shrimp works well too.
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Add diced cucumber or avocado for extra freshness.
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Serve the salad in lettuce cups for a low-carb meal.
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If you prefer a creamier texture, add 1–2 extra tablespoons of Greek yogurt.
❓ Q&A
Q: Can I use canned shrimp or crab?
Yes, canned seafood works fine. Just drain it well before using.
Q: Is imitation crab okay for Weight Watchers?
Yes, but it may slightly increase the WW points because it contains some carbs.
Q: How long does seafood salad last in the refrigerator?
It stays fresh for 1–2 days when stored in an airtight container.
Q: Can I replace Greek yogurt with mayonnaise?
You can, but mayonnaise will increase calories and WW points.
Q: Is this recipe good for diabetics?
Yes, it is low in carbohydrates and high in protein, which helps maintain stable blood sugar levels.