ASPARAGUS AND CRAB SALAD

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This is a tasty side dish that can be served as a vegetable or a salad. It's perfect for family gatherings.

Provided by Diane H

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
½ pound bacon strips, diced
1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked
4 hearts of palm, drained and sliced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

Preheat an oven to 430 degrees F (225 degrees C).
Toss the asparagus, tomatoes, and olive oil together in a bowl until the vegetables are evenly coated; season with salt and pepper. Pour into a baking dish; sprinkle 1 minced clove of garlic over the mixture.
Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 9 minutes. Set aside to cool. Cut the asparagus into 2 inch pieces.
Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet. Add the crabmeat to the hot bacon drippings and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl; add the asparagus, tomatoes, and hearts of palm.
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 minced clove garlic together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle the bacon over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 613.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g