Avocados sliced in half, ready to create Endive Spears with Crab, Pomelo, & Avocado.

Endive Spears with Crab, Pomelo, & Avocado

Nestled in endive spears are sturdy chunks of brightly flavored pomelo, creamy avocado, and crab – kissed with a hint of rice vinegar and Molokai salt.

Avocados sliced in half, ready to create Endive Spears with Crab, Pomelo, & Avocado.
Endive Spears with Crab, Pomelo, & Avocado

Almost making you feel like you’re at the spa, these little salad boats of Endive Spears with Crab, Pomelo, & Avocado are the perfect appetizer for a garden party or just a delicious fresh snack! Nestled in endive leaves lay sturdy chunks of brightly flavored pomelo, creamy avocado, and crab. The drizzle of rice vinegar is the perfect kiss. And sprinkled on top, sandy grains of ruby red Molokai salt.

On a white plate, sit three Endive Spears with Crab, Pomelo, & Avocado on top. In the background is a stem of cilantro.

I had just gotten used to waking up to frosty mornings, hills smokey with fog, and bowls upon bowls of hot soup, I woke up one morning to what felt like spring. The skies have been a sharp clear blue. The air smells of clean soil, and all the neighborhood children have emerged to ride bikes on the street.

This weather will likely be short-lived, but for now, we are really enjoying this hint of spring.

The little break from the cold and the rain feels like a mini vacation. It urges me to detox from a winter of heavy foods and endless sweets. I may not be able to indulge in a beach vacation right now, but these little salad boats were a great way to imagine my way to warm sand and a sea breeze.

Endive Spears with Crab, Pomelo, & Avocado are simple, light, and what I call spa food. Nestled in endive leaves lay sturdy chunks of brightly flavored pomelo, creamy avocado, and crab. The drizzle of rice vinegar is the perfect kiss. And sprinkled on top, sandy grains of ruby red Molokai salt. Today this was an ideal afternoon snack. If you’re hosting or creating a lovely fresh meal, this would make an amazing fresh appetizer.

It was the ideal afternoon snack for me today.

More about Endive Spears

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Endive Spears with Crab, Pomelo, & Avocado

Nestled in endive spears are sturdy chunks of brightly flavored pomelo, creamy avocado, and crab – kissed with a hint of rice vinegar and Molokai salt.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 119kcal

Ingredients

  • 12 endive leaves
  • 1 pomelo segmented, with each segment sliced into thirds
  • 1 avocado thinly sliced
  • 6-8 oz crab
  • light drizzle of rice vinegar
  • cilantro finely chopped
  • high quality salt for finishing to taste

Instructions

  • In each endive spear, arrange the pomelo and avocado.
  • Chop crab, and add to the top of each spear.
  • Drizzle lightly with rice vinegar.
  • Garnish with cilantro and finishing salt.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

For segmenting the pomelo, see How to Peel a Grapefruit for tips.
I used red Molokai salt, but any good Kosher salt will do.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 625mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. lil @ sweetsbysillianah

    these are definitely on the menu for my next dinner party… i love crab and avocado! and i’ve been wondering what i could make with endives… these are perfect! =)

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  2. Monet

    Such simple and fresh ingredients guarantee success! This looks like the perfect snack on a warm winter day. We are starting to see the sun again in Austin, and I’m eager for warm weather and light food like this. Thank you for sharing, sweet friend. May the middle of your week be full of joy and laughter.

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  3. Brian @ A Thought For Food

    I had to stop reading the first part of this post… we’re FREEZING here!

    But… but… I forgive you because you have posted yet another beautiful endive recipe (you know how I love endive).

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    • Liren

      Aw, I do feel bad for my East Coast friends! When I was typing this out, I did feel a few pangs of guilt that I was gushing about our warm weather when the rest of the country is shivering. But hopefully we can all use our imaginations and pretend that summer is around the corner. Thank you for forgiving me :)

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  4. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen

    The weather has been warming up here in LA too recently, it does feel like a little bit of spring, although I’m not sure where winter went this year since it never got very cold. Well I’m enjoying it anyways. Grapefruit and endive are perfect for those warmer weather days when you crave something crisp and refreshing.

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    • Liren

      Hi Silvie – oh, that makes me miss the “winters” in LA (we lived there for about two years). I do love that the grapefruit season is in the wintertime – it’s a great way to hang on till the real warm weather!

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  5. Becky

    What a beautiful salad and I love the fresh, healthy ingredients with the endive and pomelo. This would be a light, healthy appetizer.

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    • Liren

      Thank you, Valerie! We all need that little break, once in a while :)

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  6. heather

    I’m all over this idea! If my bridesmaids and maid of honor weren’t seafood-phobes, I’d request this as finger food for my bridal shower. Perhaps I’ll use them to counter my fiancé’s chicken wings for the Superbowl. I AM a dietitian after all — have to have at least one healthy, nourishing thing! These look fantastic; definitely a hint of spring in the cold, grey of winter.

    Cheers and thanks for the idea,

    *Heather*

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    • Liren

      Oh no, seafood phobic friends? Ah well, I love the idea of serving them at a Superbowl party. VERY unexpected but I’m sure even the manliest man would take a bite. Maybe kick it up with some jalapeno to entice them :)

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  7. skip to malou

    love how they are called salad boats… makes me want to sail away to spring.. or better yet SUMMER!

    definitely a breath of fresh air!

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  8. Jean

    What perfect starters! You and I are in a crabby state of mind, Liren! I’ve just posted crab cakes (w/ avocado relish), too. :-) I can almost taste the perfect balance of flavors. Yum!

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    • Liren

      Hee hee, I’m always in a crabby mood :) Love crab in all its forms, and crab cakes are one of my weaknesses!

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  9. fooddreamer

    It definitely doesn’t feel like spring here! But these look delicious and I love avocado with crab. I would happily devour these while looking out my window at the 3 ft of snow!

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  10. Jill Colonna

    It’s still cold here in Paris but this dish looks so delicious I’m sure it will bring Spring along in our minds. Lovely combination!

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  11. Tes

    What a beautiful dish! It is so light and fresh and balance. I just love pomelo. It sounds perfect serving this way :)

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