Crab Blt Salad Magnifico
Elevate your salad game with the irresistible "Crab BLT Salad Magnifico," a fresh and hearty twist on a classic favorite. This show-stopping dish combines succulent lump crab meat, crispy thick-cut bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp romaine lettuce, and creamy avocado, creating a medley of textures and vibrant flavors. A zesty homemade dressing, crafted with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and fresh dill, ties it all together beautifully. Perfect for a light yet flavorful lunch or dinner, this salad comes together in just 35 minutes and serves four, making it ideal for busy weeknights or effortless entertaining. Whether you're craving something indulgent yet refreshing or looking to impress guests with a seafood-inspired masterpiece, this crab BLT salad is a winner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Lump crab meat
- 6 slices Thick-cut bacon
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 Avocado
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Fresh dill
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Start by cooking the bacon. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until crispy, turning occasionally. Once done, transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease. Let it cool and then crumble into bite-sized pieces.
Rinse the lump crab meat gently and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess water. Set aside.
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Wash, dry, and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh, and dice it into small chunks. Set all prepared vegetables aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to create a creamy dressing. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and diced avocado. Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to combine.
Add the lump crab meat and crumbled bacon to the salad bowl, carefully folding them into the mixture so the crab remains intact.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately on plates or in large bowls for individual servings. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh dill or a wedge of lemon for extra flair.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.2 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.1 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 289 mg | 96% | |
| Sodium | 3918 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.5 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 78.8 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 352 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2985 mg | 64% | |
*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.
