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Tostadas de Jaiba (Crab Salad)
A healthy twist on the traditional Tostadas de Jaiba, this recipe embodies the essence of Mediterranean principles with nutrient-dense ingredients like crab meat, avocado, and Greek yogurt. Each bite offers a blend of fresh flavors and textures, from the creamy avocado to the tangy lime juice, making it a perfect appetizer.
30 min4 servingsmexicanappetizer
pescetarian
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories267
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g18%
Saturated Fat 6g32%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 422mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g7%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 12g24%
Calcium 111mg9%
Iron 1.6mg9%
Potassium 277mg6%
Vitamin A 2.8mcg
Vitamin C 2.5mg3%
Vitamin B6 0.17mg10%
Vitamin B12 1.9mcg79%
Vitamin E 2.7mg18%
Vitamin K 19mcg15%
Magnesium 32mg8%
Zinc 2.5mg22%
Folate 48mcg12%
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces crab meat
- 1 large avocado
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup greek yogurt
- 1 medium jalapeno
- 1 cup cabbage
- 1 large tomatoes
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 pieces tostadas
Instructions
- 1In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded crab meat, diced avocado, lime juice, finely chopped cilantro, and minced red onion.
- 2In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt with minced garlic, diced jalapeno (remove seeds for less heat), cumin, and paprika to make the sauce.
- 3Gently fold the sauce into the crab mixture until well combined.
- 4Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- 5Chill the crab salad in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- 6Meanwhile, prepare the tostadas by lightly brushing them with olive oil and toasting until crisp.
- 7Thinly slice the cabbage and dice the tomato for the topping.
- 8To assemble, spread a generous amount of crab salad over each tostada.
- 9Top with sliced cabbage and diced tomato.
- 10Garnish with additional cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice before serving.
- 11Serve immediately while the tostadas are crisp and the salad is cool.
- 12Enjoy your healthy and flavorful Tostadas de Jaiba!
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