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Chipotle-Rubbed Shrimp Taco Salad

Sweet, smoky, spicy, and fresh – you can’t go wrong with this healthier take on taco salad.

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Crab Salad-Stuffed Eggs

Delight family and friends this holiday season with this alternative to deviled eggs. Tender crabmeat and fat-free yogurt make this a lighter option that won’t weight you down.

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Caribbean Shrimp Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

If you can’t get to the islands this year, bring them to your kitchen. Your family will be feeling the sunshine with fresh ingredients like lime juice, mango, and avocado.

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Crab and Grilled Corn Salad

Corn and crab are a popular combo for a good reason: They complement each other’s sweetness so well. Here, grilling the corn intensifies that sweet flavor, and a creamy dressing with the zing of lime brings it all together. You can make the crab and corn salad ahead; wait until you’re ready to serve before topping the lettuce with the crab mixture.

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Shrimp, Avocado, and Grapefruit Salad

Shrimp is a healthy choice for this citrusy summer salad. Avocado is the perfect addition to this tropical dish.

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Crispy Chickpea Salad with Grilled Prawns

Double up on protein with crispy prawns and chickpeas topped with a lemony pepper dressing.

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Grilled Salmon and Spinach Salad

The citrus vinaigrette blends well with the smoky salmon, sweet orange slices, and crisp spinach in this super fast, super healthy recipe.

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Grilled Scallop Salad

Grill scallops and cucumber for tasty toppings on this summer salad. All scallops, whether farmed, diver-caught, or wild-caught, are great sustainable seafood options.

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Herbed Shrimp and White Bean Salad

Shrimp star in this main-course salad full of colorful veggies and topped with a lemon juice vinaigrette.

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Lime Shrimp Salad with Bean Sprouts and Thai Basil

This refreshing salad gets its flavor from an oil-free, boldly seasoned dressing. Thai basil has a purple hue on its stems and a licorice flavor.

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Mixed Seafood Salad

Seafood is a great low-fat source of protein. Treat yourself to a cornucopia of under-the-sea flavors with this easy seafood salad.

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Seared Scallops with Fennel and Grapefruit Salad

Licorice and citrus notes highlight the sweetness of the scallops. Scallops cook quick – think of this recipe for a low-maintenance dinner.

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Sesame Shrimp Salad

More adventurous greens, such as napa cabbage and watercress, add crunch. Shrimp boosts levels of lean, low–saturated-fat protein and omega-3s, while sesame seeds offer the minerals iron, magnesium, and zinc.

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Shrimp Cobb Salad

Typical Cobb salads include chicken and hard-cooked eggs; this riff uses shrimp and corn.

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Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Salad

Cumin and chipotle add a smoky, spicy flavor, balanced by the freshness of the cilantro and lime. Can’t handle the heat? Sub bell peppers for the chilies.

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Spicy Crab-Papaya Salad

This salad is a tropical combination with sweet and spicy notes.

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Thai Seafood Salad

Fresh seafood taste great with citrusy herbs, like the lemongrass, in this recipe. Try serving this as an appetizer to an Asian entrée.

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Tiger Prawn, Noodle, and Herb Salad

A beautiful and delicious starter, this Asian-influenced noodle dish offers a different interpretation of shrimp on the barbie.

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Tomato Panzanella with Shrimp and Basil

This version of bread salad incorporates a healthy blend of shrimp and heirloom tomatoes for great taste and a filling entrée.

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Southwestern-Style Shrimp Taco Salad

Cilantro, chipotle hot sauce, corn, black beans, and green onion lend fantastic south-of-the-border flavor to this shrimp-topped taco salad.

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Arugula, Italian Tuna, and White Bean Salad

This no-cook dinner recipe is packed with colorful vegetables and gets a flavor kick from its zesty vinaigrette.

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Mediterranean Salmon Salad

Veggies, salmon, and orzo target healthy food groups in this yummy dinner idea.

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Pan-Grilled Thai Tuna Salad

Tuna is such a versatile fish that works great to add substance and taste to this Asian-style salad.

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Sautéed Arctic Char and Arugula Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

This sustainable fish salad thrives in balsamic and has a rich, peppery taste.

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Smoked Trout and New Potato Salad

This twist on a favorite picnic side dish gains distinctive character from smoked trout and fresh herbs. Make it a few hours ahead, if you like. Serve with grilled pork or chicken.

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Spanish-Style Tuna and Potato Salad

With some of the same ingredients as a salade niçoise, this filling salad features smoked paprika for a richer flavor.

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Tuna and White Bean Salad

This sustainable, 30-minute meal is perfect for packed lunches.

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Tuna, Arugula, and Egg Salad with Pita Chips

This is truly a tasteful salad, engineered to balance many distinct tastes such as kalamata olives, capers, and arugula.

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Tuna-Fennel Pasta Salad

This recipe is so simple and tasty, there’s no reason not to try it.

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