Heart-Healthy Crab Louie Salad
Delight in the crisp, refreshing flavors of this Heart-Healthy Crab Louie Salad, a modern twist on the classic seafood favorite. Packed with tender fresh crab meat, vibrant romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and protein-rich hard-boiled eggs, this salad is as nutritious as it is delicious. Crafted with a tangy Greek yogurt dressing infused with fresh dill and Dijon mustard, it’s a light yet satisfying dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, this heart-healthy recipe is low in saturated fat and loaded with vitamins, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Perfect for seafood lovers and health-conscious eaters alike, this vibrant salad is a true celebration of fresh, wholesome ingredients.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces fresh crab meat
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1 avocado
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Hard-boil the 2 eggs by placing them in a pot of cold water, bringing it to a boil, then simmering for 10 minutes. Cool in an ice bath, peel, and cut into quarters.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
Step 3
Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large bowl or platter as a base.
Step 4
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, chop the red bell pepper, and add these vegetables to the bowl with the lettuce.
Step 5
Add the fresh crab meat on top of the vegetables evenly.
Step 6
Slice the avocado and arrange it alongside the crab and vegetables.
Step 7
Evenly distribute the quartered hard-boiled eggs around the salad.
Step 8
Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad.
Step 9
Garnish with freshly chopped chives for added flavor and color.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy a refreshing and heart-healthy Crab Louie Salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1356.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1141.6 |
| Total Fat 66.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.4g | |
| Cholesterol 539.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4001.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.3g | |
| Protein 82.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100IU | 0% |
| Calcium 592.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2954.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories