Casino-Style Crab Louie Salad with Classic Remoulade
A vibrant seafood salad featuring fresh crab, crisp vegetables, and a tangy remoulade dressing reminiscent of casino buffet highlights. This american-inspired seafood ready in about 15 minutes pairs lump crab meat, chopped romaine lettuce, large, quartered hard-boiled eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz lump crab meat
- 4 cups, chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 large, quartered hard-boiled eggs
- 1 medium, diced ripe avocado
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 medium, thinly sliced English cucumber
- 1/2 cup (see below) remoulade sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, prepare the remoulade sauce by mixing 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 1 minced garlic clove, and 1 tbsp lemon juice. Stir well and refrigerate.
- Step 2: Rinse and chop 4 cups romaine lettuce and place in a large salad bowl.
- Step 3: Add 8 oz lump crab meat evenly over the lettuce.
- Step 4: Arrange 2 quartered hard-boiled eggs, 1 medium diced avocado, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/2 thinly sliced English cucumber on top.
- Step 5: Drizzle 1/2 cup remoulade sauce evenly over the salad.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper over the salad.
- Step 7: Toss gently just before serving to combine flavors without breaking up the crab meat.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Casino-Style Crab Louie Salad with Classic Remoulade take to make?
Total time is about 15 minutes (15 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Casino-Style Crab Louie Salad with Classic Remoulade?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep lump crab meat from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Casino-Style Crab Louie Salad with Classic Remoulade?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Casino-Style Crab Louie Salad with Classic Remoulade for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Casino-Style Crab Louie Salad with Classic Remoulade?
American seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
