Insalata Di Mare

Ingredients

Mixed seafood (shrimp, calamari, mussels)

1 pound, cleaned and deveined

Salt

to taste

Black pepper

to taste

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup

Lemon juice

3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Red onion

1/2, thinly sliced

Cucumber

1, diced

Cherry tomatoes

1 cup, halved

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add the mixed seafood to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes for shrimp and calamari, and 5-7 minutes for mussels). Drain and let cool completely.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled seafood, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create a zesty dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
7. Serve the Insalata di Mare chilled, garnished with additional parsley if desired.