NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Sat Fat
| Heart Healthy
| Diabetes Appropriate
| Healthy Weight
Bright lemony dressing graces this summery combination of green beans, snappy radishes, earthy red potatoes and crab. All you need is crunchy bread and a bottle of A to Z Pinot Gris.
Makes 6 servings, 2 cups each
ACTIVE TIME: 45 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
3/4 pound green beans, trimmed
1 1/2 pounds small red-skinned potatoes, cut into eighths
13/4 pounds cooked king crab legs, thawed if frozen (see Tip), meat removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
6 radishes, halved and thinly sliced
1 small red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add beans and cook until bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a colander using a slotted spoon; refresh under cold water.
2. Add potatoes to the boiling water. Cook until tender when pierced with a fork, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander; refresh under cold water until room temperature.
3. Toss the green beans and potatoes with crab, celery, radishes and onion in a large bowl.
4. Whisk garlic, lemon juice, vinegar and mustard in a small bowl; slowly whisk in oil. Whisk in basil, salt and pepper. Discard the garlic; pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 330 calories; 16 g fat (2 g sat, 11 g mono); 67 mg cholesterol; 28 g carbohydrate; 18 g protein; 4 g fiber; 483 mg sodium; 428 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (70% daily value), Selenium (41% dv), Zinc (20% dv).
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 2 fat; 2 Carbohydrate Servings
TIP: Tip: To defrost frozen lobster tails or crab legs, let thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
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