Crab and Endive Salad with Creamy Cognac Dressing Recipe

Name: Crab and Endive Salad with Creamy Cognac Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Cognac; 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 tablespoon snipped chives, plus more for garnish; 1/2 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; Pinch of cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1 large Belgian endive, 6 outer leaves reserved, the rest thinly sliced crosswise; 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over

Servings: persons

1/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Cognac
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 tablespoon snipped chives, plus more for garnish
1/2 tablespoon coarsely chopped tarragon
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Pinch of cayenne
1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 large Belgian endive, 6 outer leaves reserved, the rest thinly sliced crosswise
1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over

1
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the mustard, lemon juice, Cognac and fresh herbs.
2
Season with salt and pepper and the cayenne.
3
Heat the olive oil in a small skillet.
4
Add the celery and cook over moderately high heat until crisp-tender, about 1 minute.
5
Spread the celery on a plate and refrigerate until chilled.
6
In a medium bowl, gently toss the sliced endive with the crabmeat, celery and Cognac dressing.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Arrange 3 endive leaves on each plate.
9
Spoon the crab salad in the center, garnish with chives and serve.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Cognac, and more.

Yes, Crab and Endive Salad with Creamy Cognac Dressing 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 Endive Salad with Creamy Cognac Dressing

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