PINOY TOMATO CRABLET SALAD

FILIPINO RECIPE ~ TOMATO CRABLET SALAD ~

Perk up the usual tomatoes in vinaigrette by adding crablets. You not only end up with a beautifully present salad but you also get additional flavor and texture.

PINOY TOMATO CRABLET SALAD INGREDIENTS

200 grams crablets
Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
2 cups oil
1/4 kilo cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tsp. chopped fresh basi
1 tsp. thyme
1/4 cup fried and crumbled bacon

VINAIGRETTE:
1/2 cup salad oil
1/4 cup vinegar or lemon juice
1 tsp. sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp. crushed garlic
1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tsp. mint leaves, chopped

PINOY TOMATO CRABLET SALAD PROCEDURE

• Sprinkle the crablets with salt, pepper, and paprika. Fry in hot oil until brown and crisp. Set aside.

• In a bowl, combine the cherry, tomatoes, basil, thyme and bacon.

• Arrange on a platter. Top with fried crablets.

• Combine all the ingredients for the vinaigrette then drizzle over the salad just before serving.