Ingredients
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, cartilage removed
1 cup diced (1/4 inch) peeled hothouse (seedless) cucumber
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup finely slivered fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup Mango and Mint Salsa, for serving
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish
6 mint or basil sprigs, for garnish
Preparation
1. Combine the crabmeat and cucumber in a bowl. Carefully toss together with the
lime juice and olive oil. Add the slivered basil, salt, and pepper; combine
gently, trying not to break up the crabmeat.
2. Mound the crabmeat equally in the
center of 6 dinner plates. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of Mango and Mint
Salsa. Sprinkle with chopped mint and place a sprig of basil or mint alongside
each salad.
Per serving: 130 calories, 5g
carbohydrates, 16g protein, 5g fat, 75mg cholesterol.
Nutritional Breakdown: New Wellness, Richmond, Va.
Makes 6 servings.

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