Best Easy And Elegant Crab Salad In Endive Boats Recipes

ENDIVE SALAD BOATS

Steps:

• Lay the bacon in a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium heat until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Chop and set aside.
• Separate the endive leaves and arrange 14 large spears on a serving platter. Set aside the remaining leaves.
• Divide the tomatoes evenly between the endive spears. Drizzle with the blue cheese dressing. Top with the red onion, bacon and walnuts. Season with salt and pepper. Chop the remaining endive leaves and use them to garnish the platter before serving.

CUCUMBER CRAB BOATS

Steps:

• Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Cut each cucumber half crosswise into 4 pieces and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand while making the filling.
• Beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until smooth. Fold in the celery, bell peppers, crabmeat, seafood seasoning, lemon zest, lemon juice and chopped dill.
• Pat the cucumbers dry (to remove the liquid and salt). Spoon the crab salad into the hollowed cucumbers. Garnish with more dill. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

CREAMY CRAB AND BACON ENDIVE BOATS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, capers and mustard. Add the shallots, celery, lemon zest and juice, and stir. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in the crabmeat, the chopped parsley and the tarragon.
• Place the endive spears on a platter and spoon a heaping tablespoon of the crab mixture into the center of the leaves. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped bacon.

EASY AND ELEGANT CRAB SALAD IN ENDIVE BOATS

Steps:

• Separate endive leaves, rinse and set aside.
• In large bowl, combine and toss crab meat, red onion, red bell pepper, roasted garlic and parsley. Mix well.
• Add Worcestershire, hot sauce and half of the mayonnaise, mix well.
• When desired consistency is reached, finish with salt and pepper. If too dry, add the rest of the mayonnaise and re-season.
• Scoop about one tablespoon of crab salad into separated endive leaves and serve.

CRAB SALAD IN ENDIVE LEAVES

Steps:

• Whisk the vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in the oil. Add the crabmeat and toss gently to coat.
• Arrange the endive spears on a platter. Spoon the crabmeat atop the endive spears. Sprinkle with chives and serve.