The key to this scrumptious salad is to buy the best and freshest crabmeat money can buy. I have mentioned before that Costco sells a 2lb can of Premium lump crabmeat from Five Star for around $12. If you are cringing at the price, let me tell you this can serve two people for a Crabmeat Gratin one night and three for a crabmeat salad the next day. Do the numbers, not a bad price for two extraordinary meals.
When you have good ingredients, forget the fancy recipes. Do as little as possible and enjoy the freshness and quality of the dish. That is exactly what I did in this case.
Serves 2 to 3 people
Ingredients
1 lbs. best lump crab meat
1 TB. mayonnaise (Hellman's)
1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
a few drops Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp. dried tarragon (optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste.
1 ripe avocado split in half
Olive Oil
Tarragon Vinegar
Salt and Pepper
Spring Mix
Mix all the ingredients above being careful not to break up the crab meat too much. Set aside. Split the ripe avocado. Set on a plate over some of the salad mix. Drizzle with a little oil and vinegar. Fill with the crameat salad.
Serve with Iced Tea!
Photos by Lindaraxa
This looks marvelous. I adore the combination of crab with avacado (and Hellman's mayo). Must make it one weekend.
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