Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. Sugar
  • 3 x Blood oranges zested and juiced
  • 3 x Blood oranges cut into sections
  • 2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1 c. Crab meat
  • 4 c. Cleaned salad greens
  • 1/2 lb Asparagus blanched and cooled

Method

  • In a heavy bottomed pot, heat the sugar and cook till it browns, carefully pour in the orange juice and reduce till it is a thick syrup.
  • Remove from the stove, add in the vinegar, oil, and season.
  • Set aside to cold.
  • In a small bowl, season the crab meat.
  • Toss the greens with 1/4 c. of the dressing, and half of the orange sections, season with salt and pepper.
  • Place on two salad plates.
  • Arrange the asparagus around the plate.
  • Top with the crab meat, and remaining orange sections.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of dressing and the orange zest.
  • This recipe yields 2 servings.