Crab Salad with Pimiento Mayonnaise Recipe

Crab Salad with Pimiento Mayonnaise Recipe

  • 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons pimientos, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 2 2/3 cups cooked crab or lobster meat, picked over (see Ingredient note)
  • 6 cups mixed salad greens
  • Lemon wedges for garnish
  1. Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, pimientos, garlic, salt and cayenne in a blender. Blend until smooth. Scrape into a bowl and mix in crab (or lobster). Adjust seasoning with salt and cayenne.
  2. Divide mesclun among 4 large plates and spoon salad on top. Serve with lemon wedges.