Crab Salad in Tomato Shells

Name: Crab Salad in Tomato Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-20 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat, the fresher, the better (actually calls for 400g); 4 beefsteak tomatoes (or more, read description); 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise, Hellman's is best; 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 1 cup chickpeas, coarsely chopped; 1/2 bell pepper, red, diced; 1/4 cup celery, finely diced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons chives, chopped; 2 tablespoons carrots, shredded

Submitted by Nif_H

"Super easy and very healthy, this is a terrific recipe! The better quality crab you use, the better the results will be. Lump crabmeat is the best choice and imitation crab would be the worst! Also, you can make this into an appetizer by using cherry tomatoes. You have a lot of options with this. The recipe is from the GI Diet Clinic cookbook. Enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4-20

ingredients

1 lb crabmeat, the fresher, the better (actually calls for 400g)
4 beefsteak tomatoes (or more, read description)
¹⁄₄ cup fat-free mayonnaise, Hellman's is best
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
¹⁄₂ teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 cup chickpeas, coarsely chopped
¹⁄₂ bell pepper, red, diced
¹⁄₄ cup celery, finely diced
¹⁄₄ cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons carrots, shredded

directions

If crab is from a can or was frozen and thawed, place in a find sieve and press to remove liquid. Remove and discard cartilage, if necessary.
Cut quarter of tomatoes tops off. Scoop out insides with a spoon and place upside down on a paper-towel lined plate. Let drain will you prepare crab mixture.
In a large bowl, stir together mayo, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, tarragon and salt and pepper. Add in chickpeas, celery, parsley, chives and carrot. Add crab and stir to combine.
Scoop crab mixture into each tomato shell.
Top with a sprig of parsley or some chives for presentation.

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Nif_H

Canada

I love great food and I particularly like trying cuisines new to me! Although I don't prepare as much food as I used to, creating in my kitchen is still one of my favourite things to do. Enjoy!

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