CRABMEAT AND ENDIVE SALAD

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An array of herbs and spices give this crab salad from chef Michael Romano its unforgettable flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups peeled, chopped celery
Coarse salt
4 large Belgian endives
2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through for shells
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large tomatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
5 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons cognac
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch of cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl. Halve tomatoes and squeeze, cut-side down, over strainer. Using your fingers, scoop out seeds and any remaining juices from tomato into the strainer. You should have about 1/4 cup of "tomato water" in the bowl. Discard solids.
  • Add mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, cognac, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, parsley, chives, and tarragon to bowl with "tomato water"; mix until well combined. Set aside.
  • Make the salad: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add celery and cook, stirring, until celery is still crunchy but no longer raw, about 2 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt; transfer celery to a large bowl to cool.
  • Trim 1/4 inch from the stem of each endive. Remove large outer leaves and halve each lengthwise. Slice halves crosswise into small strips and add to bowl with celery. Separate small inner leaves of endive and reserve.
  • Add crabmeat and dressing to bowl with celery and endive; season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; gently fold to combine. Spoon salad onto the ends of the reserved endive leaves and serve.

HUNNY Tanoli
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This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Linda Faunce
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I tried this salad and it was just ok. I think I would have liked it better with a different dressing.


Josiah Ghaji
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I'm not sure what I was expecting, but this salad was not it. The flavors were just ok and it wasn't very filling.


Trust Majamanda
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This is definitely one of my favorite salads. The crabmeat and endive are a perfect match.


Preye Ogolo
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Abullrazaq Arain
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover crabmeat. It's also a good option for a healthy lunch or dinner.


TUMWIINE JAMILU
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I love the simplicity of this salad. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ffg Ggg
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This salad is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


nhyiraba olivis
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I'm not a huge fan of crabmeat, but this salad was surprisingly good. The endive and avocado added a nice crunch and creaminess that balanced out the crabmeat.


Kevin G Ramos
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This salad was a hit with my family! The combination of crabmeat, endive, and avocado was delicious and refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.