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Chili Crab Salad on Watermelon Carpaccio #Sunday Supper

May 5, 2013 by Gail Watson

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Happy Cinco de Mayo! It’s Mexican Fiesta time- one of my favorite holidays.

As much as I love enchiladas and nachos- after awhile all that cheese, beans and fried corn can be a bit heavy. This is a light crab salad with a nice chili punch so you don’t feel like you’re missing out on any fireworks.

Ole!

Cinco de Mayo Appetizers & Sides {Aperitivos}:

  • Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas from Home Cooking Memories
  • Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers from Shockingly Delicious
  • Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) from Magnolia Days
  • Esquites or Mexican Corn Salad from Kimchi Mom
  • Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime-Cayenne Butter from Healthy. Delicious.
  • Guacamole Rice from Foxes Love Lemons
  • Healthy Mexican Ceviche from Mama’s Blissful Bites
  • Loaded Cheesy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
  • Lobster Guacamole from I Run For Wine
  • Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole from Ruffles & Truffles
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Con Queso from Daily Dish Recipes

Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes {Platos Principales}:

  • Barbacoa Beef from The Urban Mrs.
  • Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
  • Chicken Fajita Feta-ccine from Chocolate Moosey
  • Chicken Fajita Salad w/Home made Easy Salsa from Momma’s Meals
  • Chicken Mole Potato Skins from Noshing with the Nolands
  • Corona Beer-Battered Fish Tacos from Pescetarian Journal
  • Duck Carnitas from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
  • Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Fish Tacos with Lime Salsa from Curious Cuisiniere
  • Japanese Mexican Tacos from Ninja Baking
  • Lightened Up Taco Salad from Kudos Kitchen
  • Mexican Pizza with Chipotle Orange Sauce from Family Foodie
  • Oven Baked Beef, Bean, and Cheese Chimichangas from In The Kitchen With KP
  • Pork Carnitas from From the Bookshelf
  • Red Chile Jam + Tequila Chicken Quesadillas from Vintage Kitchen Notes
  • Roasted Poblano and Corn Lasagna from Juanita’s Cocina
  • Shrimp Soft Tacos with Lime Dressing and Crunchy Vegetables from Crazy Foodie Stunts
  • Slow Cooked Carne Asadas from Peanut Butter and Peppers
  • Soft Shell Tacos from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Spicy Shredded Beef Chimichangas from Supper for a Steal
  • Spicy Steak Fajitas from Cravings of a Lunatic
  • Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Country Girl in the Village
  • Tequila Lime Chicken from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
  • Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from The Weekend Gourmet
  • Tofu Tacos from Hip Foodie Mom
  • Yucatan Pollo Pibil and Corn Tortillas from MarocMama

Cinco de Mayo Desserts {Postres}:

  • Dairy-free Flan from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
  • Dark and Spicy Chocolate Pots de Creme from Happy Baking Days
  • Fried Ice Cream for a Crowd from Growing Up Gabel
  • Luxuriously Healthy Chocolate Frosting from What Smells So Good?
  • Mexican Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicles) from La Cocina de Leslie
  • Peanut Mazapanes from Pies and Plots

Cinco de Mayo Drinks {Bebidas}:

  • Fresh & Fruity Sangria from Webicurean
  • Fruity Aguas Frescas from The Foodie Patootie
  • Mango Aqua Fresca With Chia Seeds from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
  • Margarona from The Messy Baker
  • Tamarindo Drink (Agua de Tamarindo) from Basic N Delicious

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter today to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We’ll tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and food photos.

Do you have your ticket to the Food and Wine Conference yet? If not, there will be a $100 discount available on the full conference pass today if you participate in the #SundaySupper twitter chat from 7 to 8pm Eastern Time, and purchase your ticket during the chat. The discount code is: SundaySupper.  *Note the code is only valid during the chat time frame.

Mexican Crab Salad on Watermelon
2013-05-05 06:39:19
A light and delicious crab salad, reminiscent of ceviche. The watermelon adds a refreshing crunch and delicate sweetness to the spicy crab. Serves 4
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256 calories
25 g
110 g
9 g
23 g
1 g
438 g
635 g
19 g
0 g
8 g
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
438g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
Calories from Fat 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g
13%
Saturated Fat 1g
4%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 110mg
37%
Sodium 635mg
26%
Total Carbohydrates 25g
8%
Dietary Fiber 3g
10%
Sugars 19g
Protein 23g
Vitamin A
50%
Vitamin C
62%
Calcium
14%
Iron
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 pound lump crab meat- cleaned
  2. 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  3. 1 jalapeño, finely minced
  4. 1/4 cup white onion, finely minced
  5. 2 tablespoons canola oil
  6. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  7. 1/4 of large seedless watermelon
  8. 1 tablespoon chili powder
  9. 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  10. 2 tablespoons lime zest
  11. Cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl combine: crab, lime juice, jalapeño, onion, oil and salt.
  2. Slice the rind off the watermelon and with a sharp knife, slice into paper thin rounds- about 16 in total.
  3. In a small bowl combine: chili powder, cayenne and lime.
  4. Lay 4 slices of watermelon on each of 4 plates. Divide the crab evenly. Sprinkle top with chili- lime salt.
  5. Serve with cilantro leaves.
Notes
  1. Crab may be made up to a day in advance and kept cold.
By by Gail Watson
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  1. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    May 5, 2013 at 8:12 am

    I would have never thought to pair watermelon with crab. This salad looks so refreshing and delicious!

    • Gail Watson says

      May 5, 2013 at 11:32 am

      Thanks Jennie- LOVE the margarona you posted too!

  2. Family Foodie says

    May 5, 2013 at 9:09 am

    Wow! This is absolutely amazing! I am in love and your photography is just exquisite! So glad you shared this beautiful recipe during #SundaySupper

  3. Alaiyo Kiasi-Barnes says

    May 5, 2013 at 9:14 am

    Oh, I love this. So light, healthy, and absolutely lovely. I agree with Isabel about your photography: exquisite!

    • Gail Watson says

      May 5, 2013 at 11:34 am

      Thank you darlin’-Glad you liked it.

  4. Laura Dembowski says

    May 5, 2013 at 9:17 am

    This looks like such a wonderful light dinner for all summer long. Love the refreshing watermelon paired with the crab.

  5. Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says

    May 5, 2013 at 10:17 am

    I love how this is fresh and spicy at the same time

    • Gail Watson says

      May 5, 2013 at 11:46 am

      Exactly Sarah- I love that ying yang too!

  6. Diana @GourmetDrizzles says

    May 5, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    This is beautiful, Gail! Love the colors and presentation but mostly love the very interesting and refreshing use of ingredients!

  7. Shannon @VillageGirlBlog says

    May 5, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    This looks amazing! What a perfect, refreshing meal.

  8. Phil says

    May 6, 2013 at 6:59 am

    After all we ate during our Cinco de Mayo pot luck party this would have been great. Love watermelon too.

  9. Happy Valley Chow says

    May 6, 2013 at 9:09 am

    All I can say is WOW! What a terrific combination, beautiful job 🙂

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

    • Gail Watson says

      May 6, 2013 at 3:06 pm

      Thank you!

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