CALIFORNIA-STYLE BLUE CRAB SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Dinner     Lunch     Crab     Summer

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons smoked sweet Spanish paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump blue crab meat, picked over
1 ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped Niçoise olives
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 ounce microgreens
1/2 recipe Meyer Lemon Dressing (page 45)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, paprika, and cayenne in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the crab, avocado, olives, tomatoes, and chives and fold gently to combine.
  • Put the greens in a large bowl, toss with the Meyer lemon dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the greens on 4 large dinner plates and top each with a mound of the crab salad.

Noor Wazir
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Kiran Panday
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I love the addition of grapefruit to this salad. It gives it a nice citrusy flavor.


Nafiza
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This salad is so versatile. I've served it on a bed of mixed greens, as a sandwich filling, and even as a dip. It's always a hit.


Max Evangelista
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I've never made crab salad before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great, and I'll definitely be making it again.


Garima Magar
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's healthy and delicious, and it's perfect for a light dinner.


Nabiha Butt
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I'm not a huge fan of crab salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Karabo Molefe
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


stephanie smith
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Sujan Limbu
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This is a great recipe for a light and summery lunch. I love the combination of crab, avocado, and grapefruit.


herbert kwikiriza
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I made this salad for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to make it again.


dBoKKa
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of avocado and grapefruit. It gives the salad a refreshing twist.


Hamza Afzaal
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I've tried many crab salad recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors is perfect, and the salad is always a hit at parties.


Phelicia Davis
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This crab salad is a delightful summer dish. The crab meat is tender and flavorful, and the dressing is light and tangy. I served it on a bed of mixed greens with a side of lemon wedges.