Endive and Crab Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

Endive and Crab Salad with Honey Dijon Dressing

Experience an explosion of flavors and textures with this refreshing Endive and Crab Salad. Juicy pieces of crab meat, crisp endive leaves, creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and a hint of red onion combine to create a delightful symphony of tastes. Drizzled with a homemade Honey Dijon dressing and finished off with a sprinkle of fresh dill, this salad takes you on a culinary journey from the comfort of your home. With its origins in French cuisine, this salad is a sophisticated yet simple dish, perfect for a light lunch or a dinner starter.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Fresh dill (2 tablespoons, finely chopped)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Honey (1 tablespoon)
  • Dijon mustard (2 teaspoons)
  • Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
  • Lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
  • Red onion (1/2, finely chopped)
  • Avocado (1, chopped)
  • Cherry tomatoes (1 cup, halved)
  • Crab meat (1 cup, fresh or canned)
  • Endive (4, leaves separated)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add the separated endive leaves, crab meat, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped avocado, and finely chopped red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper to create the Honey Dijon dressing. Adjust the quantities to taste.
  3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl.
  4. Toss the salad gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Finish off the salad by sprinkling it with the finely chopped fresh dill.
  6. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshness of the ingredients at their peak.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Salad • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes • Calories: 250 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 18g • Protein: 10g • Sodium: 300mg • Sugar: 6g