Crab Louie

Crab Louie is a refreshing and vibrant salad that beautifully combines tender crab meat with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for a low-carb meal. This dish not only celebrates the sweet flavor of crab but also offers a colorful array of textures and tastes, making it a delightful choice for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• Fresh lump crab meat - 200 grams
• Romaine lettuce - 100 grams, chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cucumber - 50 grams, diced
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Hard-boiled eggs - 2, quartered
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Dijon mustard - 1 teaspoon
• Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced avocado.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Gently fold the fresh lump crab meat into the salad mixture, being careful to keep the crab in large chunks.
4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss lightly to combine.
5. Divide the salad between two plates and top each with the quartered hard-boiled eggs.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 450 mg
• Cholesterol: 220 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, which are beneficial for heart health.

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