Crab Salad

Tarragon Crab Salad
Serves 4

• Active time:10 min
• Start to finish:10 min

September 2008
The keys to this fast, simple dish, inspired by a classic crab-stuffed tomato at Yves Camdeborde’s Paris brasserie, Le Comptoir du Relais, are flavorful ripe tomatoes, fresh herbs, and excellent crabmeat.

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• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons mild olive oil
• 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
• 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon
• 3 tablespoons chopped chives
• 2 large tomatoes (1 1/2 to 2 lb total), sliced thick
• 3 cups baby romaine leaves
• Blend yolk, vinegar, water, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper in a blender. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream.
• Toss crabmeat with dressing, tarragon, and chives.
• Season tomatoes with salt and serve topped with romaine and crab.

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