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Crab and Asparagus Salad

Here's how you make Crab and Asparagus Salad
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 3h
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 pounds fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch lengths
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 pound imitationi crab, rough chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and rough chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 450F.

  • Step 2: Toss the asparagus, olive oil, salt, pepper, and 2 cloves minced garlic together in a large bowl until evenly coated.

  • Step 3: Pour asparagus mixture into a shallow baking dish; roast for 9-11 minutes, until asparagus is tender. Set aside to cool.

  • Step 4: Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10-15 minutes.

  • Step 5: Remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain; remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon grease from skillet.

  • Step 6: Add crab to skillet; cook and stir frequently for 2-3 minutes, until heated through and well-coated with bacon grease.

  • Step 7: Whisk together lemon juice, 2 tablespoons oil and 1 clove minced garlic.

  • Step 8: In the same bowl you used earlier, combine all ingredients (season with additional salt and pepper if needed). Toss to coat well.

  • Step 9: Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours, until cold.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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