Salad W. Crab Meat Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Crab Meat
Dressing
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Salad Ingredients
- 1
Wash and Prepare Vegetables
Thoroughly wash the mixed salad greens under cold water. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner to remove excess moisture.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Slice the red onion into thin rings.
Crab Preparation
- 3
Prepare Crab Meat
If using canned crab meat, drain it well and gently flake it with a fork. If using fresh crab meat, ensure it is clean and ready to use.
Dressing Preparation
- 4
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- 5
Combine Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Gently toss the ingredients together.
- 6
Add Crab Meat
Gently fold in the crab meat to the salad mixture, being careful not to break up the crab too much.
- 7
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.