Crab Salad Recipe
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Cold Crab Salad with Grapefruit
Grapefruit has a naturally sharp flavor, which contrasts well with this crab salad recipe. You can make an imitation crab salad recipe or use fresh crab. The tarragon and cilantro add freshness and subtle herb flavors while the oil fuses everything together. The pine nuts are optional but they do add texture to this tasty cold crab salad with grapefruit recipe.
You can use either white grapefruit or pink grapefruit segments. Canned grapefruit segments are easier to use but feel free to use a fresh grapefruit if you have one. Pink grapefruit are usually a bit sweeter than white grapefruit; they will add a little more color to the finished salad, too. The citrus provides a pleasant burst of flavor in your mouth with every bite. If you do not have grapefruit, you could try this salad with mandarin segments as a change of pace.
This cold crab salad with grapefruit is simple to make and tastes wonderful. You can put this salad together in minutes, just make sure you have time to chill it so the flavors have a chance to meld together. This is a great salad to make when you need to make your food ahead of time. Serve it scooped into lettuce leaves or on slices of baguette for an appetizer, or use it for a lunch or dinner side dish. This is a refreshing salad that makes a great dish during warm weather. You do not need to cook or anything to enjoy this recipe.
Easy Grapefruit Crab Salad
Ingredients -
1 Tablespoon cilantro, minced
½ pound lump crab meat
½ teaspoon freshly ground black or green peppercorns
2 Tablespoons pine nuts (optional)
3 Tablespoons almond oil or walnut oil
1 Tablespoon fresh tarragon, minced
½ cup canned grapefruit segments, drained and chopped
Salt to taste
Preparation:
Combine the cilantro, crab meat, pepper, pine nuts, oil, tarragon, and grapefruit segments into a bowl. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Chill for an hour and serve.
(Serves 6)
