Best 5 Minced Meat Crab And Grapefruit Vietnamese Salad Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to Southeast Asia with this delightful Vietnamese salad, a harmonious blend of minced meat, crab, and the vibrant tang of grapefruit. This refreshing dish is a testament to the vibrant flavors found in Vietnamese cuisine, where fresh herbs, zesty citrus, and umami-rich ingredients dance together in perfect harmony. Our collection of recipes explores different variations of this enticing salad, each offering a unique take on this classic dish. From the traditional minced pork and crab version to innovative twists featuring chicken, shrimp, or tofu, these recipes cater to a range of preferences and dietary choices. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures in this quintessential Vietnamese salad.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MINCED MEAT, CRAB, AND GRAPEFRUIT VIETNAMESE SALAD

Minced Meat, Crab, and Grapefruit Vietnamese Salad image

This Vietnamese salad recipe is courtesy of Chef Bobby Chinn and can be found in his cookbook, "Wild, Wild East."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pomelo
6 ounces minced pork or beef
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons Fish Sauce Dip (Nuoc Cham)
1 tablespoon thinly sliced Thai bird's-eye chile
1 small Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 (1/2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
3 1/2 ounces crabmeat, drained and picked through for shells
Iceberg lettuce cups, for serving
Julienned carrots, for garnish
Julienned cucumber, peeled, for garnish

Steps:

Slice the top and bottom of the pomelo with a paring knife. Set one of the flat sides on your work surface. From top to bottom, following the curve of the fruit, cut away peel and white pith. Trim off any remaining pith. Holding the pomelo over a bowl, cut along both sides of each segment, staying close to the membrane, to release; set aside.
Place the minced meat in a medium saucepan along with 3 tablespoons water. Cook over medium heat until cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in lime juice, fish sauce dip, and chile; let cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine onion, ginger, cilantro, and crab. Tear pomelo segments into small pieces and add to bowl. Add cooled meat and toss to combine.
Serve salad in lettuce cups garnished with carrots and cucumber.

SHRIMP, AVOCADO, AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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Grapefruit's piquant bitter juiciness balanced by French dressing's sweetness and creamy avocado, all adorning succulent shrimp atop a bed of greens...truly, it's a marriage made in heaven! This recipe makes 2 large servings, but can easily serve 4 as appetizers.

Provided by Be Curious Cuisine

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup raw honey
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons diced red onion
¼ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup olive oil
1 (8 ounce) package mixed salad greens
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
10 cooked and peeled shrimp, or more to taste
¼ red onion, thinly sliced, or to taste

Steps:

Whisk mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and vinegar together in a bowl. Add diced red onion, salt, and pepper. Place a damp cloth under the bowl to keep from moving; add olive oil very slowly in a stream while whisking. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Prepare plates with a bed of mixed greens. Center avocado slices on plates, surround with grapefruit segments, and top with shrimp. Drizzle generously with honey cider salad dressing and garnish with red onion slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1397 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 1685.8 mg, Fat 54.8 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 183.2 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 2341.3 mg, Sugar 27.7 g

CRAB, GRAPEFRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD

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The flavor of crab is always wonderful with grapefruit, avocado and watercress. The addition of a delicious poppy seed dressing makes this simple-to-prepare salad extra special! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) jumbo lump crabmeat, drained {Maria: the flavor of jumbo lump crabmeat is much better than plain old lump crabmeat plus it's more tender, so please be sure to get jumbo. thx!}
6 cups watercress
2-1/2 cups fresh grapefruit segments
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons white grapefruit juice

Steps:

Process first five ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing thickens. Pour into a serving bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Transfer 1/4 cup salad dressing to a small bowl. Toss with crab. Add remaining ingredients to serving bowl; gently toss until combined. Top with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 35g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

CRAB AND GRAPEFRUIT SALAD

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

Provided by dicentra

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 grapefruits
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped mango chutney
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 lb crabmeat
2 cups watercress, tough stems removed
1 Belgian endive, cut in 1/2 inch strips
1 head bibb lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

With a small paring knife, peel and section the grapefruits, saving any juice.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chutney, mustard, sesame oil, salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons of the grapefruit juice.
Add the crabmeat, tossing to combine.
Add the water cress, endive and grapefruit sections and toss.
Serve the salad on a bed of Bibb lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.2, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 973.4, Carbohydrate 26.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 1.3, Protein 19.7

FISH SAUCE DIP (NUOC CHAM)

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This recipe for fish sauce, from chef Bobby Chinn's cookbook, "Wild, Wild East," is served with his delicious Fresh Spring Rolls and Minced Meat, Crab, and Grapefruit Vietnamese Salad.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 teaspoon rice-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 finger-length Thai bird's-eye chile, finely chopped and seeds removed, if desired, for a milder sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce

Steps:

In a small saucepan, mix together vinegar, sugar, and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Immediately remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Stir in chile, garlic, and lime juice until well combined; stir in fish sauce.

Tips:

Choose fresh ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the flavor of your salad. Use fresh, ripe vegetables and fruits, and make sure the crab meat is fresh and flaky.
Don't overcook the crab meat: Crab meat cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and chewy.
Use a light hand with the dressing: The dressing for this salad is light and refreshing, so don't overdo it. A little goes a long way.
Serve the salad immediately: This salad is best served immediately after it is made. The flavors will meld together and the salad will be at its peak of freshness.

Conclusion:

This minced meat crab and grapefruit Vietnamese salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.