Caribbean Crabmeat Salad with Creamy Gingered Dressing
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the tropics with this Caribbean Crabmeat Salad with Creamy Gingered Dressing! Featuring fresh lump crabmeat nestled atop a colorful bed of mixed greens, sweet mango, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The zesty, silky dressing combines Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, freshly grated ginger, lime juice, and a touch of honey for a flavorful, tangy-sweet finish that perfectly complements the seafood and fresh produce. Ready in just 20 minutes and bursting with wholesome ingredients, this Caribbean-inspired dish is ideal for a refreshing lunch or an elegant dinner starter. Perfectly balanced, light, and satisfying, it’s a tropical escape served on a plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat
- 6 cups mixed greens (e.g., arugula, spinach, and lettuce)
- 1 medium mango, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Inspect the fresh lump crabmeat to ensure there are no remaining pieces of shell. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed greens, diced mango, diced avocado, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and chopped cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
In a separate small bowl, prepare the creamy gingered dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, grated ginger, lime juice, honey, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Carefully fold the crabmeat into the bowl with the vegetables and greens, being gentle to avoid breaking up the delicate pieces of crab.
Drizzle the creamy gingered dressing over the salad, and toss gently to ensure everything is lightly coated.
Divide the salad among four serving plates or bowls.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing taste of the Caribbean!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.7 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 3474 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.8 g | ||
| Protein | 109.8 g | 220% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 643 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 4092 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
