Easy Crab Salad
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of Easy Crab Salad, a delightful dish that brings the taste of the sea to your table. This vibrant salad combines sweet crab meat with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. With its colorful presentation and satisfying crunch, this recipe is bound to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery (about 1 stalk)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop celery, red onion, and herbs. Ensure crab meat is free from shells.
- In a large bowl, blend mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold in crab meat, celery, red onion, and herbs into the dressing without breaking up the crab.
- Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Spoon salad onto plates or into a serving bowl; garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg