Description
This Crab Salad is a delightful combination of fresh crab meat, crunchy veggies, and a tangy, creamy dressing. It’s perfect for a light meal or as a refreshing side dish. Serve it at your next gathering or enjoy it as a healthy lunch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Crab Meat (fresh or imitation)
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 stalks Celery, diced
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp Fresh Dill, chopped
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Optional Add-ins: Sweet corn, avocado chunks, or capers
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the celery, bell pepper, and onion finely to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Everything: Gently fold the crab meat and vegetables into the dressing. Be careful not to overmix to maintain the texture of the crab.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Presentation: Serve the salad in a chilled bowl and garnish with extra dill or a lemon wedge for a fresh and colorful touch.
Notes
- You can customize the salad by adding sweet corn, diced avocado, or capers for extra flavor.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- The salad tastes even better if allowed to chill for a few hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg