Mediterranean Diet Crab Louie Salad

Elevate your salad game with this Mediterranean Diet Crab Louie Salad, a refreshing twist on the classic American favorite. Featuring succulent fresh crab meat, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, this dish bursts with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. Complemented by a blend of tender artichoke hearts, briny Kalamata olives, and a zesty homemade dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, every bite is a harmonious balance of savory and fresh. Topped with protein-packed boiled eggs, capers, and a sprinkle of fresh dill, this no-cook recipe is effortlessly elegant and perfect for summer lunches, light dinners, or even as a show-stopping appetizer. Ready in just 20 minutes, this wholesome, nutrient-dense salad is a true celebration of the Mediterranean diet's vibrant and healthy eating philosophy.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh crab meat
• 200 g mixed salad greens
• 1 avocado
• 200 g cherry tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 100 g artichoke hearts
• 80 g kalamata olives
• 2 boiled eggs
• 50 ml extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml lemon juice
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp capers
• 1 tbsp fresh dill

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.

Step 2

Rinse and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large serving bowl or platter.

Step 3

Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed, and slice the flesh thinly. Arrange the slices on top of the salad greens.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and quarter the artichoke hearts. Arrange these vegetables evenly over the salad greens.

Step 5

Pit and slice the kalamata olives, and add them to the salad.

Step 6

Carefully peel and slice the boiled eggs into quarters, and distribute them over the salad.

Step 7

Gently break apart the fresh crab meat if there are any large chunks, then evenly distribute the crab over the salad.

Step 8

Scatter the capers over the top, and sprinkle with fresh dill.

Step 9

Drizzle the prepared dressing over the entire salad just before serving, or serve it on the side.

Step 10

Toss gently to combine all ingredients before serving if desired. Enjoy your refreshing Mediterranean Diet Crab Louie Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1586.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1668.0

Total Fat 110.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 675.7mg	0%
Sodium 8173.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.3g
Protein 124.7g	0%

Vitamin D 100IU	0%
Calcium 842.8mg	0%
Iron 14.1mg	0%
Potassium 3981.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 28.9%

Carbs: 13.6%