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

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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.

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Anita Sah

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This salad was a disappointment. I expected it to be more flavorful, but it was actually quite bland.

Confidence anyanwu

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I didn't like this salad at all. The flavors were all wrong and the dressing was too heavy.

Md Hhanif Molla

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The salad was good, but I found the dressing to be a bit bland. I would have liked it to have more flavor.

Vuyisile Sizila

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This salad was a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with a sweeter dressing.

Quasi choko

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I loved this salad! The flavors were so fresh and bright. The dressing was also very good.

Omega Sherrell

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This salad was delicious! The crab and grapefruit were a perfect combination, and the watercress added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.

Fr T667

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I made this salad for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The dressing was also very good.

BLAISE FLAME

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This salad was easy to make and very refreshing. The grapefruit and watercress were a great combination, and the dressing was light and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.

Saeed Mahar

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I love crab salads, and this one was no exception. The grapefruit added a nice brightness to the dish, and the watercress gave it a nice crunch. The dressing was also very good.

Amarachi Precious

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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The crab and grapefruit were a perfect combination, and the watercress added a nice crunch. The dressing was also very good, with a nice balance of flavors.

Ycash Gatlin

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This salad was a delightful burst of flavors and textures! The crab was sweet and tender, the grapefruit was tangy and juicy, and the watercress added a peppery bite. The dressing was light and flavorful, and brought all the elements together perfect

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