This crab Louie is a variation of the popular salad. Get your hands on the freshest Dungeness crab possible. It takes a little time to put this salad together, but for an elegant lunch, it really pays off!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound cooked Dungeness crabmeat
- 1 head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup sliced English cucumber
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
Step 1
Fill a medium bowl with ice water and set it aside. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook in boiling water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove asparagus and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to cool. Drain and pat dry asparagus well; set aside.
Step 2
Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make dressing.
Step 3
Combine crabmeat, lettuce, cucumber, and celery in a large bowl. Pour dressing over crabmeat mixture; toss to coat well.
Step 4
Pile salad evenly onto 4 serving plates; add equal portions of asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs. Garnish each plate with a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 642 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat41g | 52% |
Saturated Fat7g | 33% |
Cholesterol191mg | 64% |
Sodium772mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate44g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber16g | 58% |
Total Sugars15g | |
Protein37g | |
Vitamin C140mg | 702% |
Calcium211mg | 16% |
Iron5mg | 25% |
Potassium1923mg | 41% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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