Crab and Asparagus Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Crab and Asparagus Salad, a perfect blend of tender lump crab meat, crisp blanched asparagus, creamy avocado, and sweet cherry tomatoes on a bed of mixed greens. This light yet satisfying dish is tied together with a zesty homemade dressing made of olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, balancing tang and sweetness in every bite. Ready in just under 20 minutes, this healthy and flavorful salad is perfect as a starter or a light main course and ideal for spring and summer dining. Impress your guests with this elegant, nutrient-packed recipe that showcases fresh, seasonal ingredients at their best.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Fresh asparagus
- 250 grams Lump crab meat
- 150 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 whole Avocado
- 100 grams Mixed salad greens
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Trim the woody ends off the asparagus and blanch them in the boiling water for about 2 to 3 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Slice the blanched asparagus into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and cut the avocado into cubes. Prepare the mixed salad greens by rinsing and drying them thoroughly, if not prewashed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the asparagus, crab meat, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and salad greens with the prepared dressing until evenly coated.
Divide the salad onto four serving plates, ensuring an even distribution of all ingredients.
Serve immediately, garnished with a lemon wedge on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 3486 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.6 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 54.8 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2695 mg | 57% | |
*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.
