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Jersey Crab and Apple Salad with Watercress
A light and refreshing starter featuring Jersey crab meat, crisp apple, and peppery watercress.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Total Time
15 minutes
Calories
245
Level
Easy
Yields
4 servings
Cost
£3.63
Ingredients
Servings
4
200gFresh Jersey Crab Meat(Pick carefully for any shell fragments)
£12.00
1mediumCrisp Apple(Variety like Jersey Mac or Gala recommended, cored and diced)
£0.60
100gWatercress(Washed and trimmed)
£1.20
1Celery Stalk(Finely diced)
£0.30
2tablespoonsLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)
£0.15
2tablespoonsExtra Virgin Olive Oil
£0.20
1teaspoonDijon Mustard
£0.05
To tasteSea Salt
To tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
Total Cost
£14.50
£3.63 per serving
The Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and Dijon mustard.
- 2
Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3
Gently fold in the crab meat, diced apple, celery, and watercress.
- 4
Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- 5
Serve immediately or chill for a short time before serving.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (128g)
245 kcal / 1025 kJ
Carbs
6g
2% of RDA
Fat
16g
23% of RDA
Protein
21g
42% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
2 g
7% of RDA
Sugar
4 g
4% of RDA
Sodium
300 mg
13% of RDA
Saturated Fat
2 g
10% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of mayonnaise to the dressing.
If watercress is unavailable, substitute with baby spinach or arugula.
To prevent the apple from browning, toss it with a little lemon juice before adding it to the salad.
Cooking Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Knife
Cutting Board
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
Complete the Meal
Main Course
Pan-Fried Jersey Plaice with Lemon Brown Butter and Capers, served with Jersey Royal Potatoes
A celebration of Jersey's fresh seafood and produce. Delicate Jersey plaice pan-fried to perfection, topped with a tangy lemon brown butter sauce and served alongside buttery Jersey Royal potatoes.
35 minutes
4 servings
Easy"Pairs perfectly with this starter"
Dessert
Jersey Black Butter Apple Crumble with Lavender Infused Cream
A comforting and subtly spiced apple crumble made with traditional Jersey black butter, topped with a light oat crumble and served with fragrant lavender infused cream. Pairs beautifully with a light lemon herb roasted chicken or pan-fried sea bass.
45 minutes
4 servings
Easy"The apple crumble, made with Jersey black butter (a traditional apple spread with spices), provides a comforting and subtly spiced sweetness to round off the meal. The lavender infused cream adds a touch of floral elegance that complements the lemon notes from the main course, offering a harmonious balance of flavors and textures while staying true to the Jersey culinary heritage."
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