CRAB SALAD WITH WITLOF & SNOW PEAS

This dish can easily be converted to finger food by combining the dressed crab salad, avocado and snow peas and spooning it into the butter lettuce leaves so it can be eaten san choy bow-style.

SERVES
4
PREP TIME
15 mins
COOK TIME
No Cooking Required
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INGREDIENTS

1 avocado
1 lemon, juiced
1 head witlof (see notes)
250g cooked Crab meat (see notes)
½ cup shelled walnuts, roughly chopped 
1 head butter lettuce, inner leaves only, separated, washed and dried
20 snow peas, topped, tailed and cut into thin strips
Salt flakes and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

METHOD

Cut the avocado into fine slices and dip in lemon juice to prevent discolouration. Set aside.

Trim the ends off the witlof, discard any damaged outer leaves, slice the remainder into thin strips and pull apart.

Make the Creamy Mustard Dressing: whisk the egg yolk and mustard until it starts to thicken slightly. Whisk in the vinegar, then slowly add the olive oil, whisking all the time until the mixture is thick, light and creamy. Taste and add salt and pepper. 

Gently mix the crab meat, witlof, half the walnuts and dressing together. 

In a separate bowl, combine the lettuce, snow peas, salt and pepper.

Arrange lettuce mixture in the centre of a platter or plates, top with the avocado then the crab mixture and sprinkle with remaining walnuts. 

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