Jul 14 2026
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Crab Cake Salad Recipe

Inspired by Herons
Time45m
Serves4

potato crusted, kale, farro, pecorino, lardon, apple, dijonnaise

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Salad

Method

Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, potato flakes, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Shape the Cakes

    Form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. You should have around 6-8 cakes, depending on the size.

  3. 3

    Cook the Cakes

    In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.

Salad Assembly

  1. 4

    Cook the Lardons

    In the same skillet used for the crab cakes, add the diced lardon and cook until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Kale

    In a large bowl, massage the kale with a pinch of salt for about 2-3 minutes until it starts to soften.

  3. 6

    Add Ingredients

    To the kale, add the cooked farro, crispy lardons, diced apple, and grated pecorino cheese. Toss gently to combine.

  4. 7

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dijonnaise over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients.

  5. 8

    Serve

    Place the salad on a serving plate and top with the crispy crab cakes. Serve immediately.

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