Description
Indulge in the ultimate summer delight with this refreshing and creamy crab salad. Bursting with sweet crab meat, crisp vegetables, and zesty herbs, it’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or cozy family dinners. Quick to prepare and versatile enough to serve alone or as a sandwich filling, this salad will become your go-to recipe for warm days. Each bite offers a taste of sunshine, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Finely chop the celery and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, celery, red onion, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Gently fold together.
- Add dill along with salt and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Serve on lettuce leaves or toasted bread with lemon wedges for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg