Heart-Healthy Crab Louie Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Heart-Healthy Crab Louie Salad, a nutritious twist on the classic West Coast favorite. Featuring succulent fresh crab meat atop a crisp bed of romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this recipe is a symphony of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Creamy avocado slices and protein-packed hard-boiled eggs round out the dish, while a zesty Greek yogurt-based dressing infused with lemon juice, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and chives adds a tangy, herbaceous finish without extra guilt. Perfect for a light main course or elegant appetizer, this salad is not only packed with lean protein and healthy fats but also comes together in just 30 minutes for a quick, satisfying meal. Ideal for seafood lovers and health-conscious eaters alike, this Crab Louie Salad is a refreshing, heart-smart choice for any table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh crab meat
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Hard-boil the 2 eggs by placing them in a pot of cold water, bringing it to a boil, then simmering for 10 minutes. Cool in an ice bath, peel, and cut into quarters.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl or platter as a base.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, chop the red bell pepper, and add these vegetables to the bowl with the lettuce.
Add the fresh crab meat on top of the vegetables evenly.
Slice the avocado and arrange it alongside the crab and vegetables.
Evenly distribute the quartered hard-boiled eggs around the salad.
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
Garnish with freshly chopped chives for added flavor and color.
Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing and heart-healthy Crab Louie Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1142 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.8 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 539 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 4002 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.3 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 82.2 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2954 mg | 63% | |
*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.
