Asparagus And Crab Meat Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Asparagus And Crab Meat Salad

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• Shallots
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound asparagus
• Crabmeat
• Boston Lettuce Leaves

How to Make Asparagus And Crab Meat Salad

1. Whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 finely minced shallot, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and freshly ground black pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
2. Cover and refrigerate the dressing for at least 30 minutes (or up to 3 days) to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Cook 1 pound asparagus spears in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
4. Immediately transfer the asparagus to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and preserve its vibrant green color.
5. Once cooled, drain the asparagus and pat it thoroughly dry with paper towels.
6. Gently fold 1 cup lump crab meat into the chilled mayonnaise dressing.
7. Season the crab salad with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8. Arrange one lettuce leaf on each serving plate.
9. Top the lettuce with the blanched asparagus.
10. Spoon the crab meat mayonnaise mixture over the asparagus and serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.