Best Watercress And Crab Salad Recipes

CRAB, GRAPEFRUIT AND WATERCRESS SALAD

Crab, Grapefruit and Watercress Salad image

The flavor of crab is always wonderful with grapefruit, avocado and watercress. The addition of a delicious poppy seed dressing makes this simple-to-prepare salad extra special! -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons champagne vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) jumbo lump crabmeat, drained {Maria: the flavor of jumbo lump crabmeat is much better than plain old lump crabmeat plus it's more tender, so please be sure to get jumbo. thx!}
6 cups watercress
2-1/2 cups fresh grapefruit segments
12 cherry tomatoes, halved
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1-1/2 teaspoons white grapefruit juice

Steps:

Process first five ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream until dressing thickens. Pour into a serving bowl; stir in poppy seeds., Transfer 1/4 cup salad dressing to a small bowl. Toss with crab. Add remaining ingredients to serving bowl; gently toss until combined. Top with crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 35g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 816mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

WATERCRESS AND CRAB SALAD

Watercress and Crab Salad image

This is a very fresh and delicious salad combining watercress and imitation crab in a light vinaigrette dressing.

Provided by Sharon

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 bunches watercress, trimmed and chopped
6 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup rice vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the watercress, imitation crabmeat, celery, green onion, and tomato. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Pour over the watercress mixture, and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 369.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g