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Asparagus and Crab Salad

A light and refreshing salad combining the delicate flavors of asparagus and crab.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 8 oz Crab meat cooked and picked over for shells
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, crab meat, and cherry tomatoes.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Asparagus, Crab, Salad
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