Classic Crab Louie Salad with Dungeness Crab
Classic Crab Louie Salad with Dungeness Crab balances sweet, delicate crab with crisp lettuce, cucumber, and celery, all tied together by a creamy, tangy dressing with a gentle heat. Blanched asparagus, ripe avocado, cherry tomatoes, and hard‑boiled eggs add richness and texture, making it a refreshing choice for a light lunch, spring brunch, or elegant starter.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Crab Louie Salad with Dungeness Crab, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 37 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 71
- Inflammatory
- 79
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a medium bowl with ice water and set it aside.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 3
Add asparagus and cook in the boiling water until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4
Remove the asparagus and immediately place it in the ice water for several minutes to cool.
- 5
Drain and pat the asparagus dry thoroughly; set aside.
- 6
Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, ketchup, relish, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl to make the dressing.
- 7
Combine crabmeat, lettuce, cucumber, and celery in a large bowl.
- 8
Pour the dressing over the crabmeat mixture; toss to coat well.
- 9
Divide the salad evenly among 4 serving plates; add equal portions of asparagus, avocado, tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs.
- 10
Garnish each plate with a lemon wedge.
- Calories 488.55 kcal High 24%
- Protein 32.28 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 28.2 g 10%
- Total Fat 29.03 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 4.78 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 237.76 mg High 79%
- Sodium 990.33 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 12.33 g Good Source 44%
- Total Sugars 7.97 g --
- Added Sugars 1.18 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 318.68 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 17.39 mg Good Source 97%
- Potassium 680.17 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 714.95 mcg Good Source 79%
- Vitamin C 55.84 mg Good Source 62%
- Vitamin D 0.55 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Classic Crab Louie Salad with Dungeness Crab is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Asparagus, Avocado, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 488.55 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Crab Louie Salad with Dungeness Crab made of?
- The main ingredients are Asparagus, Avocado, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Cherry Tomato. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Crab Louie Salad with Dungeness Crab?
- About 50 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 488.55 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Crab Louie Salad with Dungeness Crab easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Classic Crab Louie Salad with Dungeness Crab healthy?
- Classic Crab Louie Salad with Dungeness Crab has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 488.55 calories and 32.28 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 990.33 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.78 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Celery and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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