Crab Salad with Orange Vinaigrette
Delight your taste buds with this vibrant and refreshing Crab Salad with Orange Vinaigrette, a dish that beautifully merges succulent lump crab meat with crisp mixed greens and an array of colorful vegetables. The star of the recipe is the zesty orange vinaigrette, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, a touch of honey, and a hint of Dijon mustard, delivering the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Complemented by creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a garnish of fresh parsley, this salad is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's an elegant yet effortless choice for a light lunch, dinner, or even a sophisticated appetizer. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this crab salad is a feast for both the eyes and palate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Lump crab meat
- 4 cups Mixed salad greens
- 60 ml Orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon White wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 Avocado (sliced)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 Cucumber (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, black pepper, and orange zest until well combined to make the orange vinaigrette.
Rinse and drain the lump crab meat to ensure there are no shells. Set it aside.
In a large salad bowl, add the mixed salad greens as the base.
Top the greens with the lump crab meat, sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, cucumber slices, and chopped parsley.
Drizzle the prepared orange vinaigrette over the salad just before serving.
Toss the salad gently to ensure even coating of the dressing.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Crab Salad with Orange Vinaigrette!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.0 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2325 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 52.4 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 314 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2679 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.
