CRAB AND HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALAD

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I love to grow tomatoes....there is nothing like that perfect first bite of a home grown tomato! This salad includes another favorite, fresh crabmeat. You can usually find the mini bell peppers in a bag in the produce section.

Provided by Lynette !

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 c fresh cilantro leaves
4 mini sweet bell peppers, thinly diagonally sliced
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly diagonally sliced
12 oz jumbo lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
2 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp lime zest
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 lb heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1 1/2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 c small fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • 2. Combine mayonnaise, rind, and juice in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the crab mixture; toss gently to coat.
  • 3. Arrange the tomatoes on a serving platter. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt and pepper. Mound the crab mixture over the tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil leaves. Enjoy!

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