CRAB AND FENNEL SALAD

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Yield Makes 2 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons mild extra-virgin olive oil
1 small fennel bulb (sometimes labeled "anise"; 6 to 8 oz), stalks cut off and discarded
1/4 lb jumbo lump crabmeat (about 1/2 cup), picked over
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 cup baby lettuces (preferably red, such as amaranth, lolla rossa, and red basil) or mâche (lamb's lettuce)
Special Equipment
an electric coffee/spice grinder; an adjustable-blade slicer; 2 (3-inch) metal entremet (pastry) rings at least 2 inches high or 2 clean empty cans with top and bottom removed

Steps:

  • Finely grind fennel seeds in grinder, then whisk together with salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
  • Shave fennel bulb with slicer crosswise into paper-thin slices until you have enough to measure 1 packed cup. (Halve bulb lengthwise if too large for slicer.) Toss with 2 teaspoons vinaigrette in another small bowl.
  • Toss crabmeat with chives and 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in a third small bowl.
  • Put each metal ring in center of a salad plate. Divide crab mixture between them, pressing down on it lightly with your fingertips.
  • Toss lettuces with fennel mixture and divide between rings, pressing slightly without flattening tops.
  • Drizzle remaining vinaigrette and remaining tablespoon oil around plates. Remove rings before serving.

Asad Gaming
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Richard Thaxton
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it!


Victor Ortega
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great salad for any occasion.


Zade Lampe
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover crab. It's also a great way to get your veggies in!


Munna Islam
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I'm not a huge fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this salad. The orange and crab help to balance out the flavor of the fennel.


Bagga Isback
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of crab, fennel, and oranges, and it's always turned out great.


Beam Beam
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I added some avocado to this salad and it was delicious! It gave it a creamy texture and extra flavor.


Fotini Vasiliou
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I love the simplicity of this salad. The flavors are so clean and fresh.


Shakila Jatti
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This is one of my favorite summer salads. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


FSW HD
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and flavorful, and it held up well in the heat.


ridoy rashed
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This salad was a hit at my last party! The combination of crab, fennel, and orange is so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.