Crab Salad With Orange Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Crab Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups orange juice, fresh squeezed; 1/4 cup champagne vinegar; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons thyme, fresh, chopped; 2 teaspoons garlic, fresh, minced; 4 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped; salt; pepper; 2 lbs crabmeat, jumbo lump, shells removed; 1 lb spinach, fresh, washed, baby; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted; 1 orange, peeled, segmented; 1/4 cup red onion, diced

Servings: persons

3 cups orange juice, fresh squeezed
1/4 cup champagne vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons thyme, fresh, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, fresh, minced
4 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped
salt
pepper
2 lbs crabmeat, jumbo lump, shells removed
1 lb spinach, fresh, washed, baby
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1 orange, peeled, segmented
1/4 cup red onion, diced

1
Vinaigrette:
2
Place a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add the orange uice and reduce by half.
3
Remove from heat and place in refrigerator to cool.
4
Once the orange juice reduction is cool, place in a medium mixing bowl with champagne vinegar, olive oil, basil, thyme, and garlic.
5
Whisk together and season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Set aside.
7
Salad:
8
In a medium mixing bowl combine the spinach, toasted walnuts and red onion.
9
Place the crab meat in the center of the spinach salad.
10
Drizzle the vinaigrette around and lightly over the salad and serve.

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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.

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: 3 cups orange juice, fresh squeezed, 1/4 cup champagne vinegar, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons thyme, fresh, chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab Salad With Orange Vinaigrette 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 Orange Vinaigrette

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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