This seafood salad recipe is a great staple during the summer months! It's light, packed with nutritious ingredients, and, most importantly, delicious!

Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups butternut squash, cut into ½" pieces
• 2 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 3 cups cauliflower florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups red and orange bell peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2½ cups crimini mushrooms, quartered
• 1 sweet onion, coarsely chopped
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 8 oz spring mix greens
• ¾ cup parsley, chopped
• 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, and deveined

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine butternut squash, broccoli, cauliflower, bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, and stir to coat evenly.
2. Pour onto a baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes, until crisp tender, stirring twice. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
3. For the salad, combine spring mix, parsley, cucumbers, carrot, tomatoes, and shrimp. Divide among 6 plates, top with roasted vegetables, and drizzle with dressing. Serve immediately.

Dressing

Ingredients

• 6 oz goat cheese
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1 ripe avocado
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp tarragon vinegar
• 1 shallot, minced (about 1/4 cup)
• ½ cup baby spinach, lightly packed
• ⅓ cup filtered water, divided
• 3 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except 2 Tbsp water and parsley into a food processor. Blend until smooth.
2. Add water 1 Tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached. Add parsley and pulse 2-3 times to combine.
3. Store refrigerated in air-tight container for up to 5 days.

What’s In It for the Eyes?

• Zeaxanthin + Lutein • 1,778 mcg
• Omega-3s • 402 mg
• Vitamin C • 262% DV
• Beta-Carotene • 146 mcg

Download the full recipe here. Comment below if you’ve tried it!