Author Notes
This salad's name is everything it implies. The flavors combine to make a delicious refreshing impact, and the preparation is so simple. Most of the ingredients are chopped. But your guests won't know; they will think this simple, elegant salad had you in the kitchen all afternoon. So, unless they ask for the recipe, let them think what they want. —ashleychasesdinner
Ingredients
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1
granny smith apple
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1 tablespoon
chopped shallots
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1 tablespoon
chopped garlic
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2 tablespoons
apple cider vinegar
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1 teaspoon
sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon
cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon
turmeric
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3/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
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2 pounds
lump crabmeat
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1
mango - diced
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1
granny smith apple - diced
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1/4 cup
cilantro- chopped
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1/2 cup
pecans - chopped
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2 cups
mixed greens
Directions
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DRESSING: Place first 7 ingredients in a blender. With the blender going, slowly add the olive oil until smooth.
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SALAD: In a bowl combine crabmeat, mango, apple, cilantro and pecans.
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Gently stir together.
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Divide mixed greens evenly on four plates. Divide apple salad over the greens on the plates.
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Drizzle each plate with the dressing. Serve immediately.
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