Low Carb Crab Louie Salad
Dive into the fresh, zesty flavors of this Low Carb Crab Louie Salad, a vibrant twist on the classic seafood dish that’s perfect for a healthy, satisfying meal. Packed with fresh crab meat, crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber, this salad is loaded with wholesome ingredients while staying low in carbs. The tangy homemade Louie dressing, made with a blend of sour cream, sugar-free ketchup, and a hint of hot sauce, ties everything together with a bold, creamy finish. This easy-to-make recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for lunch or dinner when you want a nutrient-rich meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Whether served as an elegant appetizer or a main course, this keto-friendly Crab Louie Salad will quickly become a go-to in your low-carb recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 cup black olives
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (sugar-free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by boiling 4 eggs. Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn off the heat and cover the pan with a lid. Let the eggs sit for 10 minutes before transferring them to a bowl of ice water to cool. Once cooled, peel and quarter the eggs.
While the eggs are boiling, prep the vegetables. Chop 4 cups of romaine lettuce, halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, peel and slice 1 medium cucumber, and slice 1 avocado.
In a large salad bowl, arrange the romaine lettuce as a base.
Evenly distribute the quartered eggs, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, avocado slices, and 0.5 cup of black olives over the lettuce.
Top the salad with 1 pound of fresh crab meat, gently distributing it across the salad.
To make the dressing, combine 0.5 cup of sour cream, 0.5 cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of sugar-free ketchup, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 0.5 teaspoon of hot sauce in a small mixing bowl. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth.
Season the dressing with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, adjusting to taste as needed.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side for individual preference.
Toss the salad gently if preferred to coat the ingredients with the dressing or leave it arranged for a more traditional presentation.
Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing, low-carb meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 166.3 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1237 mg | 412% | |
| Sodium | 7680 mg | 334% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 127.5 g | 255% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 922 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 15.4 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 3363 mg | 72% | |
*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.
