Crab, mushrooms and Fresh California Avocados…who could want anything more in a salad?
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Delicious, light avocado salad. Serve with your bbq meats or fish
Crimini, Avocado & Crab Salad
Total Time: 15 min
Cook Time:
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition information
per serving
Calories
170
Total Fat
9g
Saturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.8g
Cholesterol
25mg
Sodium
180mg
Total Carbs
14g
Dietary Fiber
11g
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
11g
Potassium
1119mg
Vitamin A 5712 IU; Vitamin C 21 mg; Calcium 180 mg; Iron 3 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 408 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 110%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15%
People who eat more generous amounts of fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancer, and perhaps heart disease and high blood pressure.
This recipe meets the following Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) Fruits & Veggies–More Matters® program criteria. Per Serving, each serving must contain at least one serving of fruit or vegetables per 250 calories; added sugars cannot exceed 15% of total calories; total fat is ≤ 35% of total calories, saturated fat is <10% of calories, trans fat is <0.5g per serving; contain ≤ 600 mg of sodium; and offer ≥ 0.014g/kcal naturally occurring fiber (28g of fiber/2000 calories).
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Serves: 4
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Ingredients
4 oz. crab meat 2 oz. crimini mushrooms, sliced 1 green onion, diced 1/4 cup Crème Fraiche 1 tsp. cooking sherry, or more to taste As needed Salt and white pepper to taste 2 heads red or green Belgian endive, cleaned and separated into leaves 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and dicedInstructions
- Carefully inspect the crab meat to remove any cartilage; squeeze out any excess moisture.
- Combine the crab, mushrooms, green onion, crème fraiche, sherry and seasonings.
- Place four Belgian endive leaves on each salad plate. Fill with crab mixture and top each with diced avocado.
Serving Suggestions:
Garnish with an orange or lemon wedge. May also be served with Belgian endive leaves placed on a bed of mixed greens.
Beverage Pairings:
Try with a glass of Chablis wine.
Crimini mushrooms are sometimes called Italian mushrooms. Substitute Baby Bellas or Button mushrooms if preferred.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Did You Know?
We have hundreds of California Avocado vegan recipes. Learn more about plant-powered eating.
As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados
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