Crab And Asparagus Salad Recipe

Name: Crab And Asparagus Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus trimmed; 2 heads butter lettuce washed and dried; 1/2 cantaloupe sliced into 12 thin wedges; 3/4 pound crab meat; 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced; 1 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 olive oil or more; 1 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus trimmed
2 heads butter lettuce washed and dried
1/2 cantaloupe sliced into 12 thin wedges
3/4 pound crab meat
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
1 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 olive oil or more
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
salt to taste

1
Fill a large bowl with ice water and set aside.
2
In a large pan of simmering water, cook asparagus until tender, 30 seconds to 3 minutes, depending on size of asparagus.
3
Immerse cooked asparagus in ice water until cool; drain and pat dry.
4
For dressing: combine mint, ginger, vinegar, oil, mustard and sugar in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
5
Divide lettuce leaves among 6 plates, Fan 1/6 of the asparagus and 2 melon wedges over each bed of lettuce. Top salads with crabmeat. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.

163

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds fresh asparagus trimmed, 2 heads butter lettuce washed and dried, 1/2 cantaloupe sliced into 12 thin wedges, 3/4 pound crab meat, and more.

Yes, Crab And Asparagus Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crab And Asparagus Salad

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