Paleo Crab Louie Salad
Indulge in the fresh, coastal flavors of this Paleo Crab Louie Salad, a health-conscious twist on a classic seafood dish. This vibrant and satisfying salad combines tender fresh crab meat with crisp romaine lettuce, creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumber, all topped with perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs and zesty green onions. The light and tangy homemade dressing, made with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard, adds a burst of flavor while keeping the recipe paleo-friendly and dairy-free. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, protein-packed meal is perfect for lunch, dinner, or even as an elevated appetizer. Whether you're embracing a paleo lifestyle or simply craving a fresh, wholesome salad, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 avocado
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 green onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Begin by preparing the salad ingredients. Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
2. Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and then cube the flesh. Add the avocado cubes to the lettuce.
3. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
4. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thin rounds. Add the cucumber slices to the salad.
5. Peel and quarter the hard-boiled eggs and arrange them on top of the salad.
6. Slice the green onions thinly and sprinkle them over the salad.
7. For the dressing, combine fresh lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
8. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat the ingredients.
9. Gently fold in the fresh crab meat, being careful not to break it up too much.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Paleo Crab Louie Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1542 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.8 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 651 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 6365 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.6 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.6 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.2 g | ||
| Protein | 114.3 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 691 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 3948 mg | 84% | |
*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.
