Elegant Crab Salad with Citrus & Shaved Fennel
This crab salad with citrus and fennel is light, sweet, and beautifully balanced. Served over frisée and baby arugula with a bright homemade citrus vinaigrette, it’s an elegant restaurant-worthy starter for any meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 202kcal
Equipment
Glass container with lid or measuring cup with whisk
Large platter
Ingredients
For the Citrus Vinaigrette
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice, about ½ an orange—pro tip: use the segmented orange remains to squeeze out fresh orange juice!
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, about ½ lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp chives, thinly sliced
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
For the Crab Salad
- 1 small head of frisée lettuce, root trimmed, leaves separated into smaller pieces
- 1 cup baby arugula
- 1 (16 oz) can jumbo lump crab meat, drained of any excess liquid
- 2 large oranges, peeled and cut into segments
- 1 bulb fennel, peeled, core removed, and thinly sliced into half moons
- 2 Tbsp chives, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp fresh dill
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Make the citrus vinaigrette. Combine ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp orange juice, 1 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 Tbsp chives, ½ tsp Kosher salt, and ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper in a measuring cup or mason jar with tight fitting lid. Either stir well or shake until emulsified. Set aside.
- Begin assembling the salad. On a large serving platter (or individual plates), place an even layer of frisée lettuce leaves, separated into small pieces with your hands. Place ¼ cup of baby arugula or micro greens on top. Divide the orange segments evenly between all plates, add the thinly sliced fennel, then carefully add jumbo lump crab pieces.
- Dress the salad, then serve. Drizzle the salad dressing on top, then sprinkle with sliced chives, chopped fresh dill, and a generous pinch of flaky sea salt. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Salad dressing can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 3799IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 1mg
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