Crab Salad in Endive Leaves
Delight your taste buds with this elegant and light *Crab Salad in Endive Leaves* recipe, a show-stopping appetizer perfect for parties and special occasions. Featuring tender fresh crab meat blended with creamy mayonnaise, a hint of Dijon mustard, and the zesty brightness of lemon juice, this dish is effortlessly flavorful. Finely diced celery and chopped green onions add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley enhances the herbaceous notes. Served in crisp endive leaves, these handheld bites are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Finished with a delicate sprinkle of paprika, this no-cook appetizer is quick to prepare, ready in just 20 minutes, and ideal for impressing guests. Whether you're hosting a formal gathering or a casual brunch, this crab salad recipe is sure to elevate your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk (finely diced) celery
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) green onions
- 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 whole leaves endive leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon (for garnish) paprika
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
Add the finely diced celery, chopped green onions, and parsley to the bowl. Mix gently to combine.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Carefully rinse and pat dry the endive leaves, keeping them intact for stuffing.
Using a small spoon, fill each endive leaf with a heaping tablespoon of the crab salad mixture.
Arrange the filled endive leaves on a serving platter in a decorative pattern.
Lightly sprinkle paprika over the crab salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to keep the salad fresh and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
594 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.1 g | 49% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 3974 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.7 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1131 mg | 24% | |
*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.
