CRAB AND FENNEL SALAD

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Yield Makes 2 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons mild extra-virgin olive oil
1 small fennel bulb (sometimes labeled "anise"; 6 to 8 oz), stalks cut off and discarded
1/4 lb jumbo lump crabmeat (about 1/2 cup), picked over
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 cup baby lettuces (preferably red, such as amaranth, lolla rossa, and red basil) or mâche (lamb's lettuce)
Special Equipment
an electric coffee/spice grinder; an adjustable-blade slicer; 2 (3-inch) metal entremet (pastry) rings at least 2 inches high or 2 clean empty cans with top and bottom removed

Steps:

  • Finely grind fennel seeds in grinder, then whisk together with salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a slow stream, whisking until combined.
  • Shave fennel bulb with slicer crosswise into paper-thin slices until you have enough to measure 1 packed cup. (Halve bulb lengthwise if too large for slicer.) Toss with 2 teaspoons vinaigrette in another small bowl.
  • Toss crabmeat with chives and 1 tablespoon vinaigrette in a third small bowl.
  • Put each metal ring in center of a salad plate. Divide crab mixture between them, pressing down on it lightly with your fingertips.
  • Toss lettuces with fennel mixture and divide between rings, pressing slightly without flattening tops.
  • Drizzle remaining vinaigrette and remaining tablespoon oil around plates. Remove rings before serving.

Sathi Bithi
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors.


Mdsalauddin Babu
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


deadpool paul
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I love this salad! It's so light and summery.


perpetua ezeamenyi
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This salad is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit.


Jamacha McNair
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of crab, fennel, and orange.


Natasha Stotts
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover crab.


Nuhu Suleiman
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the fennel and orange complement each other.


Emanuel Dominguez
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I wasn't sure about the combination of crab and fennel, but this salad was amazing! I'll definitely be making it again.


Michael Lumor
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Soniya Rai
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I love this salad! It's so light and summery.


Brenda D. Wilson
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This salad is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit.


Rajkumar Budhathoki
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of crab, fennel, and orange.


Allen Andrea
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover crab.


Maher Hussen
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the fennel and orange complement each other.


Ilyas Agro
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The fennel was a nice addition and the orange vinaigrette was very flavorful.


Janat Fatima
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This is a great summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are perfect together. I love the combination of crab, fennel, and orange.


Khadija Sesay
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I'm not a big fan of fennel, but I really enjoyed this salad. The orange vinaigrette is amazing and really brightens up the flavor of the fennel.


MD babu MD babu
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The fennel adds a nice crunch and the orange vinaigrette is perfect.


Elijah Hamilton
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This salad was a hit at my summer party! The combination of crab, fennel, and orange is so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.