Delicious Crab Salad Recipe for Every Gathering Recipe
This delicious crab salad is perfect for any gathering or special occasion. It’s a refreshing and flavorful dish that will impress your guests with its combination of lump crab meat, crunchy vegetables, and zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Lump Crab Salad:
- 1 lb (450 g) lump crab meat, cleaned
Dressing:
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Check the crab meat for shells and place it in a large bowl. Wash and dice celery and red bell pepper. Chop herbs and squeeze fresh lemon juice.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Combine: Add crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, and herbs to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crab Salad, Seafood Salad, Easy Salad Recipe
