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Curried Crab and Papaya Salad

By Chef Dee on September 21, 2014

Curried Crab and Papaya Salad

Curried Crab and Papaya Salad

Serves 4

An Original Dee Thing

What you’ll need:

1 cup cooked crab meat

1 large or 2 small papayas, peeled, seeded and cubed

½ cup sliced celery

2 Tablespoons minced red onion

2 Tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro

4 hard cooked eggs, coarsely chopped

1 small Serrano chili finely chopped (optional)

Butter lettuce leaves

Curry Yogurt Dressing

Avocados or small papayas for serving (optional)

For the dressing:

1 cup plain organic Greek yogurt (non-fat is fine)

3 to 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil Mayonnaise

3 Tablespoons minced onion

3 Tablespoons fresh orange juice

2 teaspoons (or to taste) finely grated orange zest

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 teaspoon good quality curry powder

(Maharaja Curry Powder w/ saffron is very good)

½ teaspoon salt or to taste

Few drops Sriracha Sauce (to taste)

Steps:

  1. Make the dressing by combining all the ingredients and stir well to combine. Refrigerate to blend flavors for at least an hour. Taste and adjust flavors to your liking.
  2. Combine crabmeat, celery, onion, eggs, cilantro, chili and papaya and toss lightly.
  3. Serve over lettuce leaves or inside a halved avocado papaya.

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Chef DeeI am a chef, registered nurse, and health coach and live in a glorious agricultural valley in Ventura, California. I create most of my own recipes using organic and sustainable foods whenever possible and have shared many of them in my Gourmet Goddess cooking parties. Preparing and serving healthful, delicious, and beautiful food is my passion! I look forward to having you join us. Enjoy the recipes! - Chef Dee

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