Lunch: Crab and Pea Salad in Celery Ribs

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Lemon, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Crab and Pea Salad in Celery Ribs

Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

8 wide celery ribs, trimmed
1/4 cup cream cheese (2 ounces), softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped basil
2 teaspoons finely chopped tarragon
2 teaspoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, picked over and well drained
1/2 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
1/4 cup finely chopped fennel bulb, plus fennel fronds, for garnish
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Peel the celery ribs so they sit flat, then cut them on the diagonal into 1-inch lengths. In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, tarragon, parsley and lemon zest. Add the crabmeat, peas, fennel bulb and onion and stir gently until just combined. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the crab salad onto each piece of celery and garnish with a bit of fennel frond.

Add a review for Crab and Pea Salad in Celery Ribs