CALIFORNIA-STYLE BLUE CRAB SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Dinner     Lunch     Crab     Summer

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons smoked sweet Spanish paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump blue crab meat, picked over
1 ripe Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pitted and coarsely chopped Niçoise olives
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 ounce microgreens
1/2 recipe Meyer Lemon Dressing (page 45)

Steps:

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, paprika, and cayenne in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add the crab, avocado, olives, tomatoes, and chives and fold gently to combine.
  • Put the greens in a large bowl, toss with the Meyer lemon dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Arrange the greens on 4 large dinner plates and top each with a mound of the crab salad.

Lashunda Brown
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Overall, I really enjoyed this salad. It's a great way to enjoy fresh blue crab.


abdulla bin khalek
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I'm not a huge fan of mayonnaise, but I thought it worked well in this salad. It helped to bind all the ingredients together.


Aysha Shaa
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This salad is a bit messy to eat, but it's worth it for the delicious flavor.


tommy smith
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's a great way to enjoy fresh crab without a lot of fuss.


Zia Khan
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This salad is easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.


skyzuwu
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I've tried several California-style blue crab salad recipes, and this one is my favorite. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


sheila green
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This salad is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Arju Lamichhane
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I'm not a fan of celery, but I didn't mind it in this salad. The avocado and mayonnaise helped to balance out the flavors.


Omar Aweis Maike
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This salad is a great way to enjoy fresh blue crab. The Old Bay seasoning adds a nice touch of spice.


mutangana zlatan
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect blend of flavors and textures.


Sarah Bucklin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves crab salad.


Miss Nepal
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover crab.


Liny joy
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I'm not usually a fan of crab salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The avocado and celery added a nice crunch and freshness.


Brielle World
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This is my new go-to crab salad recipe. It's so versatile - I've served it on sandwiches, crackers, and even as a dip.


Arnod pro Arnod pro
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I made this salad for a summer party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Abdul Suleiman
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The salad was easy to prepare and came together in less than 30 minutes. I particularly enjoyed the addition of Old Bay seasoning, which added a subtle spice to the crab.


Grandward S Paragua
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This California-style blue crab salad was a delightful dish that exceeded my expectations. The combination of fresh blue crab, avocado, celery, and mayonnaise resulted in a salad that was both flavorful and refreshing.