Photo: Easy Appetizer of Crab and Prunes Salsa Stack © Courtesy of News Canada
Whether you’re looking to up your game the next time you host or just enjoy a healthy dish, this elevated appetizer does the trick. It contrasts flavours and textures, combining the crunch of cucumber, the soft savouriness of crab, and the natural sweetness of prunes. Delicious and visually striking, this appetizer will leave an impression whenever you serve it.
Crab and Prunes Salsa Stack
Prep time: 20 mins • Servings: 4 stacks
Ingredients
Prunes and beet layer
- 14 California prunes, diced
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) minced pickled beets
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
Crab layer
- ½ lb (227 g) lump crab meat
- 1 small tomato, finely diced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped dill
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) pepper
- Cucumber layer
- 1 Persian cucumber, finely diced
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) finely diced radish
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp (5 ml) lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Base layer
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
Accompaniments
- Dill for garnish
- 1/2 cup (125ml) store-bought crispy onions
- Crispy fried wonton skins or thin crackers to serve
Directions
- In a bowl, combine prunes, beets, and green onion.
- In a second bowl, combine crab, mayonnaise, tomato, dill, and pepper.
- In a third bowl, combine cucumber, radish, lemon zest, and juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble the stack, use a tall 3-inch round biscuit cutter or make one from an empty plastic food jar or metal can of the same diameter.
- Place the mould onto a plate, and spoon about 1/4 of the diced avocado into the mould. Tamp down gently with a wooden muddler or shot glass to create an even layer. Add 1/4 of the crab layer and repeat tamping. Add 1/4 of the prune mixture and tamp to even out the layer. Tamp in 1/4 of the cucumber layer. Gently lift up the mould while holding layers down with the tamper. Repeat steps to make 3 more stacks.
- Garnish each stack with equal amounts of the crispy onions and dill.
- Serve with crispy wonton skins or crackers.
Nutrition Notes:
The crab meat contains protein, and the mayo and avocado provide healthy fats. The assortment of vegetables and fruits, including cucumbers, radishes, and tomatoes, provides vitamins and antioxidants. And prunes contain a unique combination of fibre, sorbitol, and polyphenols that support gut health.
(Source: NewsCanada)
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