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Cajun Crab Salad with Honeydew and Cantaloupe
Cajun Mayo: 1 medium clove garlic 1 cup mayo 2 tablespoons chopped parsley 1 tablespoon catsup 2 teaspoons drained capers 2 teaspoons hot spicy mustard 2 teaspoons horseradish 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/8-teaspoon cayenne pepper Salt
Salad: 1 LB fresh lump crabmeat 1 medium tomato, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/2 cup diced celery 4 green onions, cut into 1/4 inch pieces 1/4 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4 inch dice 2 tablespoons lime juice 12 large Boston lettuce leaves 1 small cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cut into 12 wedges 1 small honeydew, peeled, seeded and cut into 12 wedges
For the mayo: Mince garlic and blend in remaining ingredients.
For salad: Combine all ingredients with 1/4 - cup of the mayo. Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on 6 plates. Mound crab salad in center of lettuce. Spoon remaining mayo on plates and garnish with the melon.
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