Best 6 Crab Louis Salad Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Crab Louis Salad Dressing, a culinary masterpiece that elevates your salads to a whole new level. This zesty dressing, inspired by the classic Crab Louis salad, combines the tangy brightness of lemon juice, the rich creaminess of mayonnaise, and the subtle sweetness of honey. Its versatility shines through as it not only complements crab salads but also enhances the taste of shrimp, chicken, and vegetable salads. For those with dietary restrictions, a vegan variation of the dressing is also included, ensuring everyone can savor its delectable taste. Dive into the world of Crab Louis Salad Dressing and transform your salads into a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more.

This article provides an array of recipes to guide you in creating the perfect Crab Louis Salad Dressing for any occasion. The classic recipe offers a step-by-step guide to crafting the traditional dressing, while the vegan version caters to those seeking a plant-based alternative. With detailed instructions and useful tips, you'll be able to whip up this delectable dressing in no time. Additionally, variations of the dressing are included to suit different preferences, such as a tangy version with extra lemon juice and a creamy version with more mayonnaise. With this comprehensive collection of recipes, you'll have all the tools you need to create a dressing that tantalizes your taste buds and adds a touch of sophistication to your salads.

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CRAB LOUIE SALAD



Crab Louie Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pint mayonnaise
1/2 pint tomato ketchup
1/2 cup sweet relish
1/2 cup chopped black olives
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
8 to 12 ounces fresh picked Dungeness crabmeat
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced lengthwise thinly
3 tomatoes, quartered
1/2 pound asparagus spears, cooked.

Steps:

  • To make dressing, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, olives, and eggs.
  • Make a bed of iceberg lettuce on a large plate. Top with crab, avocado, tomatoes, and asparagus. Drizzle with Louie dressing

CRAB LOUIE SALAD



Crab Louie Salad image

This is a variation of the classic salad. Get your hands on the freshest Dungeness crab possible. It takes a little time to put this salad together, but for an elegant lunch it really pays off!

Provided by sonjagroset

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 47m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cooked Dungeness crabmeat
1 head Bibb lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup sliced English cucumber
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 hard-boiled eggs, quartered
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove asparagus and and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Pat dry.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl to make the dressing.
  • Toss crabmeat, lettuce, cucumber, and celery together in a large bowl with dressing to taste. Pile salad mixture evenly onto 4 plates; add equal portions of asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, and eggs. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 135.1 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CRAB LOUIS



Crab Louis image

This is a chilled salad invented by a Seattle chef-and I feel like that makes sense. It had to be a chef that had a ton of fresh seafood around that would create a dish like this. Honestly, it's a bit elaborate, but it's wonderful because it manages to be both casual and fancy at the same time. The sauce has a tingle of heat and some sweetness, too. It's almost like a slightly creamy cousin of shrimp cocktail, but with crabmeat.

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 scallions, minced
Kosher salt
2 cups (about 1 pound) cleaned, cooked lump or jumbo lump crab meat, chilled
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small bunch chives, minced
1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
1 cup cherry tomatoes, preferably Sweet 100, or grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered
1 large lemon, sliced, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, half the scallions and a pinch of salt. Taste for seasoning.
  • For the crab: Spread the crab out on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the remaining scallions and half the chives. Drizzle with the sauce to taste. Do not mix.
  • To plate: Arrange the lettuce leaves as cups in a circle on a large plate. Disperse the tomatoes around the lettuce. Spoon some of the crab into each lettuce cup. Top each cup with an egg quarter and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the remaining chives and a squeeze of lemon. Hold in the refrigerator until ready to serve and enjoy cold.

SEAFOOD SALAD WITH CRAB LOUIS DRESSING



Seafood Salad With Crab Louis Dressing image

I found this in a booklet called Garden Fresh Salads and Vegetables. A perfect summer seafood pasta salad.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Crab

Time 22m

Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups small shell pasta
3/4 cup fresh crabmeat
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and drained (I used fresh salad shrimp)
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup ripe olives, quartered
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
lettuce leaf
5 tomatoes, cut into sixths

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse under cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, crab, shrimp, celery, olives and green pepper. Cover; refrigerate at least one hour. In small bowl, combine chili sauce and mayonnaise. Cover; refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Line individual salad bowls with lettuce leaves. Place about 1 cup salad in each bowl. Garnish each salad with 3 tomato wedges and serve with dressing. Note: This must be refrigerated at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 488.4, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 9.7

CRAB LOUIS SALAD



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Make and share this Crab Louis Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jeff Hixson

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

base of prepared salad greens
2 cups cold cooked crabmeat, chunks (can substitute shrimp or lobster)
3 hard-boiled eggs
3/4 cup black olives
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup light cream
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green olives
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare lettuce and line a shallow serving dish with greens.
  • Make dressing by combining ingredients in order given and toss with crabmeat.
  • Spoon crabmeat onto lettuce.
  • Garnish with sliced eggs and olives.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2, Fat 26.4, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 319.4, Sodium 1077.4, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 12.8

CRAB AND SHRIMP LOUIS



Crab and Shrimp Louis image

This California original of seafood atop fresh greens is defined, in part, by its creamy Thousand Island dressing. If you wish, you can use either all shrimp or all crab meat.

Provided by Scotty

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
¼ cucumber, thinly sliced
½ pound crabmeat
8 ounces cooked shrimp
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
⅔ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup hot chile sauce
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil; cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Evenly divide the lettuce, cucumbers, crab, shrimp, avocado, tomatoes and eggs between 4 salad plates.
  • Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, relish, salt and pepper. Spoon dressing over the salad and garnish with parsley and lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 581.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 352.3 mg, Fat 43.2 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 700.7 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned or frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, use the best quality canned or frozen crab meat you can find.
  • Make sure the crab meat is well chilled. Cold crab meat will help the dressing stay thick and creamy.
  • Use a good quality mayonnaise. The mayonnaise is the base of the dressing, so it's important to use a good quality mayonnaise that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Add some chopped celery and onion for crunch. Celery and onion add a nice crunch to the dressing and help to balance out the richness of the mayonnaise and crab meat.
  • Season the dressing to taste. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste until the dressing is flavorful and well-balanced.

Conclusion:

Crab Louis dressing is a delicious and versatile dressing that can be used on a variety of salads. It's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck, and it's also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With its creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor, Crab Louis dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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