Bread and Crab Salad
Elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Bread and Crab Salad, a perfect balance of fresh seafood and crispy, golden baguette slices. This vibrant dish combines succulent crab meat with crunchy celery, zesty spring onions, and fragrant parsley, all tossed in a creamy lemon and Dijon mustard dressing for a burst of refreshing flavor in every bite. The crisp, oven-toasted French baguette serves as the ideal vessel for scooping up the luxurious salad or enjoying it on the side. Ready in just 25 minutes, this elegant and easy-to-make recipe is perfect for dinner parties, brunch, or a light yet satisfying meal. Serve it beautifully garnished with extra parsley and prepare to wow your guests with this refined, seafood-inspired delight.
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Ingredients
- 200 grams Crab meat
- 1 loaf French baguette
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 Celery stalks
- 2 Spring onions
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Step 2
Slice the baguette into thin rounds and arrange them on a baking sheet.
Step 3
Drizzle the bread slices with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, finely chopped celery, sliced spring onions, and chopped parsley.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to form a creamy dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently toss to coat evenly.
Step 7
Arrange the toasted bread slices on a serving platter.
Step 8
Spoon the crab salad onto the bread slices, or serve the salad in a bowl with the bread on the side for scooping.
Step 9
Garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 819.6 grams (819.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1297 |
| Total Fat 38.30g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat 3.90g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium 3840mg | 167% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.10g | 63% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.80g | 46% |
| Total Sugars 10.70g | |
| Protein 63.60g | 127% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 458mg | 35% |
| Iron 12mg | 66% |
| Potassium 1785mg | 38% |
Source of Calories