Mr Bayley's West Indies Salad
Delight your taste buds with the refreshing flavors of Mr. Bayley's West Indies Salad, a light, no-cook seafood dish that’s as easy to prepare as it is elegant. This Southern classic features delicate lumps of sweet crabmeat layered with finely diced yellow onion, then marinated in a zesty blend of white vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, and a hint of black pepper. The key to its distinctive taste lies in letting the ingredients chill and harmonize over crushed ice, yielding a crisp, tangy salad that’s perfect for warm weather. Serve it cold on a bed of lettuce, with buttery crackers, or even spooned over creamy avocado for an upscale twist. Whether as an appetizer or a light main course, this quick and flavorful recipe is a must-try for crab lovers and fans of tropical-inspired cuisine. Search no further for a summery, seafood-forward show-stopper!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crushed ice
Directions
Step 1
Gently pick through the lump crabmeat to remove any remaining shell or cartilage. Be careful not to break apart the lumps of crabmeat.
Step 2
Peel and finely dice the yellow onion into small, uniform pieces.
Step 3
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, layer half of the crabmeat at the bottom of the bowl.
Step 4
Spread half of the diced onion evenly over the top of the crabmeat.
Step 5
Repeat with the remaining crabmeat and onions, creating two layers in total.
Step 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the white vinegar, water, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Step 7
Pour the vinegar-oil mixture evenly over the layered crabmeat and onions in the bowl.
Step 8
Top the mixture with crushed ice. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the ice to melt.
Step 9
Once ready to serve, gently stir the salad to combine all the ingredients, being careful not to break apart the crabmeat lumps.
Step 10
Serve chilled, either on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, or as a topping for avocado halves.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1107.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1544.6 |
| Total Fat 127.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 240.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7233.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 11.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.7g | |
| Protein 92.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 359.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1601.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories