Crab Louis
Celebrate the flavors of the Pacific coast with this classic Crab Louis salad, a refreshing and elegant dish that showcases tender Dungeness crab meat atop a vibrant medley of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, blanched asparagus, and creamy hard-boiled eggs. Perfectly balanced with a tangy homemade Louis dressing—featuring a delightful blend of mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, and a hint of lemon—this salad is both light and indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, this California-inspired recipe is perfect for a sophisticated brunch, a light lunch, or a show-stopping appetizer. Serve chilled for a true burst of fresh, zesty flavors straight from the sea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh Dungeness crab meat
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 4 whole Hard-boiled eggs
- 8 whole Asparagus spears
- 2 stalks Green onions
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Prepared horseradish
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Crab Louis dressing. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside in the refrigerator to chill.
Cook the asparagus. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus spears for 3 minutes. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to cool. Drain and pat dry.
Prepare the hard-boiled eggs. Peel the eggs and slice them into quarters. Set aside.
Arrange the salad base. On a large platter or individual plates, evenly distribute the romaine lettuce. Add the cherry tomatoes (halved, if desired) and sliced green onions.
Add the proteins and vegetables. Top the salad with the cooked asparagus, quartered eggs, and fresh crab meat.
Drizzle the prepared Crab Louis dressing generously over the top, or serve it on the side.
Serve immediately as a chilled salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.4 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.6 g | 123% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1450 mg | 483% | |
| Sodium | 3617 mg | 157% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.8 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 140.8 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 2886 mg | 61% | |
*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.
