Tarragon Crab Salad
Elevate your seafood game with this elegant Tarragon Crab Salad, a refreshing and flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch, brunch, or a light dinner. Featuring tender, fresh crab meat delicately tossed with aromatic tarragon, crisp celery, and tangy Dijon mustard, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. The creamy dressing, infused with zesty lemon juice, ties it all together, while the vibrant cherry tomatoes and crunchy romaine lettuce provide the perfect backdrop for serving. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is a quick and healthy feast that highlights the natural sweetness of crab. Serve it chilled for an extra refreshing touch and impress your guests with this show-stopping seafood recipe!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh crab meat
- 2 tbsp Fresh tarragon leaves
- 1 Celery stalk
- 0.25 Red onion
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 8 Romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Inspect the crab meat to ensure there are no small shells. Gently pat it dry with a paper towel and set aside.
Step 2
Finely chop the tarragon leaves, celery stalk, and red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a creamy dressing.
Step 4
Add the crab meat to the mixing bowl with the chopped vegetables and herbs.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently fold everything together until well combined. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
Step 6
Place the romaine lettuce leaves on individual plates or a serving platter.
Step 7
Spoon the crab salad onto the lettuce leaves for individual servings. Arrange cherry tomatoes around the edges for a pop of color and additional flavor.
Step 8
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 789.2 grams (789.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 524 |
| Total Fat 8.90g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1.30g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 240mg | 80% |
| Sodium 6208mg | 270% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.30g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.20g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 7.40g | |
| Protein 94.50g | 189% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 593mg | 46% |
| Iron 7mg | 38% |
| Potassium 2209mg | 47% |
Source of Calories