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Name: Spanish Summer Vegetable & Seafood Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200g cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 200g cooked calamari rings; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small English cucumber, diced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup green olives, sliced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp sherry vinegar (or red wine vinegar); 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Lemon wedges, for serving

Spanish Summer Vegetable & Seafood Salad

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This Spanish summer vegetable salad with seafood is a vibrant, refreshing dish perfect for warm weather. The combination of sweet shrimp and tender calamari with crisp, colorful vegetables creates a medley of textures and flavors reminiscent of a Mediterranean seaside escape. The smoked paprika and sherry vinegar dressing adds a subtle depth and tang, while fresh parsley and lemon brighten every bite. It’s an ideal salad for a light dinner, a festive lunch, or as part of a tapas spread. Best of all, it’s quick to assemble and makes the most of seasonal produce and seafood.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp and calamari with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, and green olives.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sherry vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Add the chopped parsley and toss again.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if needed.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with lemon wedges on the side.