Watermelon and Crab Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 star anise
1 tsp coriander leaves
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp pink peppercorns
1 tsp salt
1/2 stick cinnamon
pinch red pepper flakes
1/2 cup small diced watermelon rind
1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar
3 sprigs mint
2 tbsp shallot, minced
1 tsp freshly chopped mint leaves
1 tsp freshly chopped cilantro leaves
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grapeseed oil
1 small watermelon rind peeled, flesh cut into medium dice
1/4 cup rum (recommended : sailor jerry)
6 oz jumbo lump blue crabmeat
3/4 lb mizuna
3 radishes, shaved

Directions:

Pickled rind:
Combine all ingredients except for the rind in a small saucepot, simmer for 5 minutes. Add rind, let steep for 5 minutes. Pour into a bowl and cool over an ice bath.
Mint Vinaigrette:
In a small sauce pan heat the vinegar and add the mint sprigs. Reduce by half. Add the remaining ingredients, except the oil and cool. Remove the mint sprigs.When cool whisk in the oil.
To assemble:
Toss the watermelon and rum together, set aside. Toss the crab in half of the vinaigrette. Toss the greens and radishes in 1/3 to 1/2 of the vinaigrette. Place the greens and watermelon on the plate, sprinkle with pickled watermelon rind, and top with the crabmeat.
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	886.63 Kcal (3712 kJ)
Calories from fat	182.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.24g	31%
Cholesterol	1.06mg	0%
Sodium	884.94mg	37%
Potassium	1978.18mg	42%
Total Carbs	161.04g	54%
Sugars	122.73g	491%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	8%
Protein	30.4g	61%
Vitamin C	137mg	228%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	7.9mg	44%
Calcium	139.4mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	44.33 Kcal (186 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.01g	31%
Cholesterol	0.05mg	0%
Sodium	44.25mg	37%
Potassium	98.91mg	42%
Total Carbs	8.05g	54%
Sugars	6.14g	491%
Dietary Fiber	0.1g	8%
Protein	1.52g	61%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	228%
Iron	0.4mg	44%
Calcium	7mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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