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Arepa with Crab Salad and Avocado
Arepa with Crab Salad and Avocado is made with crab meat, arepas, and avocado.
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Seafood
A few quick notes
1. Start with the first step
Set out what is needed for the first preparation step.
Get to know the ingredients
crab meat, cooked
In the method: To prepare the crab salad: In a medium bowl, mix the cooked crab meat, onions, carrots, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper, then set aside.
red onion, chopped
In the method: To prepare the crab salad: In a medium bowl, mix the cooked crab meat, onions, carrots, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper, then set aside.
carrot, peeled and shredded
In the method: To prepare the crab salad: In a medium bowl, mix the cooked crab meat, onions, carrots, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper, then set aside.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 1 pound crab meat, cookedIngredient note
Source: 1/2 red onion, choppedIngredient note
Source: 1 carrot, peeled and shreddedIngredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons mayonnaiseIngredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and pepper to tasteIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, choppedIngredient note
Source: 4 arepas, cookedIngredient note
Source: 1 avocado, mashedIngredient note
Source: Juice of 1 lime
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Arepa with Crab Salad and Avocado
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve immediately.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: To prepare the crab salad: In a medium bowl, mix the cooked crab meat, onions, carrots, mayonnaise, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper, then set aside.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Set out what is needed for the first preparation step.
What happens at the end?
Serve immediately.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: mycolombianrecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
