Crab and Asparagus Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

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.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 3 min
• Total Time: 18 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

11 items

• 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

7 steps

1. 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.

2. Slice the blanched asparagus into 2-inch pieces and set aside.

3. Halve the cherry tomatoes and cut the avocado into cubes. Prepare the mixed salad greens by rinsing and drying them thoroughly, if not prewashed.

4. 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.

5. In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the asparagus, crab meat, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and salad greens with the prepared dressing until evenly coated.

6. Divide the salad onto four serving plates, ensuring an even distribution of all ingredients.

7. Serve immediately, garnished with a lemon wedge on the side if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (247.2g)

Calories		252
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		18.3 g	23%
	Saturated Fat	2.7 g	14%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		33 mg	11%
Sodium		767 mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate		10.4 g	4%
	Dietary Fiber	5.2 g	19%
	Total Sugars	4.0 g
Protein		13.8 g	28%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		77 mg	6%
Iron		2.5 mg	14%
Potassium		734 mg	16%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 659 cal (62.9%%)

Protein: 222 cal (21.2%%)

Carbs: 167 cal (15.9%%)