Description
A refreshing and delicious crab salad perfect for summer gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound crab meat (preferably lump or backfin)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Gently fold in the crab meat, followed by the chopped celery, red onion, and dill.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to your liking.
- To serve, place generous portions on a bed of lettuce leaves.
- Enjoy your delicious crab salad!
Notes
For a lighter dressing, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt. You can also add diced avocado for creaminess or explore variations like adding curry powder or nuts for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crab salad, summer recipes, refreshing salad, seafood, easy recipes