Curried Crab And Watermelon Salad With Arugula

Name: Curried Crab And Watermelon Salad With Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons granny smith apples, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder; 1 pinch saffron thread, crumbled; 1 teaspoon water; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon finely chopped mint; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over; 4 slices watermelon, half inch thick, rind removed; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 bunch arugula, washed and dried

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons granny smith apples, finely chopped
1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder
1 pinch saffron thread, crumbled
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over
4 slices watermelon, half inch thick, rind removed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 bunch arugula, washed and dried

1
In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until shimmering. Add the apple, onion, curry and saffron and cook over moderate heat until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the water; let cool.
2
Scrape the onion-curry mixture into a food processor. Add the mayonnaise and process until smooth. Transfer the curried mayonnaise to a medium bowl, add the cilantro and mint. Gently fold the crabmeat into the curried mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper.
3
Cut each slice of watermelon into triangles and transfer to plates. Season the watermelon with salt and pepper and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon lime juice. Mound the crab salad on top of the watermelon triangles.
4
In another bowl, toss the arugula with the remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on top of the crabmeat 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons granny smith apples, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons mild curry powder, and more.

Yes, Curried Crab And Watermelon Salad With Arugula 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!