Best Crab And Avocado Salad With Pancetta Recipes

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CRAB AND AVOCADO SALAD



Crab and Avocado Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Kosher salt
1/2 pound haricots verts or green beans, halved
2/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 anchovy fillets, chopped
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound lump or claw crabmeat
1 Hass avocado, halved, pitted and diced
3 romaine hearts, chopped
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat croutons
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and cook until crisp-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Puree the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, chives, basil and anchovies in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the crabmeat, half of the avocado and about 1 tablespoon of the yogurt dressing in a small bowl. Toss the romaine, croutons, haricots verts and the remaining avocado with the remaining dressing in a large bowl.
  • Divide the romaine salad among plates, top with the tomatoes and place some of the crab mixture in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 calorie, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 73 milligrams, Sodium 552 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 22 grams

CRAB AND AVOCADO SALAD IN A PITA



Crab and Avocado Salad in a Pita image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons diced roasted red bell pepper
4 tablespoons lemon juice
Pinch ground cayenne pepper
2 cups lump crabmeat
1 small avocado, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons grated onion
Salt and ground white pepper
4 white or whole-wheat pita pocket-breads
1 cup alfalfa sprouts

Steps:

  • In a blender, puree the mayonnaise, roasted pepper, 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice, and the cayenne pepper. Set aside. In a medium bowl, toss together the crabmeat, avocado, onion, remaining lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  • Cut the top third off pita breads. Divide crabmeat mixture among pitas, drizzle with red pepper mayonnaise, and tuck some alfalfa sprouts into each sandwich. Tightly wrap in waxed paper and keep chilled up to 1 hour.

CRAB & AVOCADO SALAD WITH PANCETTA RECIPE - (4.7/5)



Crab & Avocado Salad with Pancetta Recipe - (4.7/5) image

Provided by danyell923

Number Of Ingredients 16

12 thin slices pancetta
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 anchovy fillet
1 clove garlic, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt
2 small heads Boston lettuce, torn into large pieces
3 cups baby arugula
1 (14 -ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through
1 avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Working in batches, cook the pancetta in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until crisp, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels; set aside. DRESSING: Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, tarragon, chives, anchovy, garlic, lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a blender; puree until smooth. Combine the lettuce, arugula, hearts of palm, crabmeat and avocado in a large bowl. Add the dressing, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss. Serve topped with the pancetta.

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