CRAB LOUIE SALAD

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With seafood, eggs, fresh vegetables, bacon topped with a delicious homemade dressing, this salad is a meal on its own!If you've never had one before, you've just got to have it!

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Other Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 20

THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING
1/3 c mayonnaise, such as hellmann's®
1/3 c light sour cream
1 1/2 Tbsp chili sauce
1 Tbsp ketchup
1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp sweet relish
1/4 tsp hot paprika
SALAD
1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, finely chopped
1/4 large english cucumber, thinly sliced
14-16 large cherry tomatoes, halved
12 large shrimp or prawns, poached
1/2 lb crab meat
2 large free-run eggs, boiled, chilled, peeled and sliced
1 large ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
2 slice bacon, cooked and finely chopped
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
2 large lemon wedges, for garnish
1 Tbsp fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients together. Cover and transfer to the fridge until ready to serve.
  • 2. Evenly divide lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, prawns, crab, eggs and avocado between 2 plates; sprinkle bacon evenly and black pepper. Spoon dressing into small individual bowls. Garnish with lemon wedges and sprinkle parsley on top.
  • 3. Note: To poach, in a medium pot combine together water, 1 lemon quartered, 1 tsp. whole peppercorn and 2 whole large cloves of garlic; bring to a boil. Add prawns/shrimp and cook for only 1 minutes 15 seconds. Remove quickly and using a spider strainer, transfer into an ice bath.
  • 4. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcZafRpVS-s

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