Crab Salad with Apple, Endives and Pecans Recipe

Name: Crab Salad with Apple, Endives and Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Belgian endives, cored and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick; 1 Golden Delicous applepeeled, quartered and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 3/4 pound lump crabmeat; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups packed mesclun; 1/3 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

3 Belgian endives, cored and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick
1 Golden Delicous applepeeled, quartered and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
3/4 pound lump crabmeat
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups packed mesclun
1/3 cup pecan halves, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped

1
In a small bowl, toss the endives and apple with 3 tablespoons of the cream.
2
Whip the remaining 1/4 cup of cream to very soft peaks.
3
Stir in the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the vinegar, the mayonnaise and mustard.
4
Fold in the crabmeat and season with salt and pepper.
5
Stir 1 tablespoon of the vinegar into the endives and apples and season with salt and pepper.
6
In a bowl, mix the olive oil with the remaining 1 teaspoon of vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
7
Add the mesclun and toss.
8
Mound the mesclun on plates.
9
Top with the endives and apples and then the crabmeat.
10
Sprinkle with the pecans and serve.

250

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Belgian endives, cored and sliced crosswise 1/4 inch thick, 1 Golden Delicous applepeeled, quartered and sliced crosswise 1/8 inch thick, 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons heavy cream, 2 tablespoons ketchup, and more.

Yes, Crab Salad with Apple, Endives and Pecans 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Salad with Apple, Endives and Pecans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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