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Crab Salad

Delicious Crab Salad: Easy Recipe for Seafood Lovers

This delightful crab salad features fresh crab meat and crisp veggies, making it a must-try dish for seafood lovers.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Fresh lump crab meat or canned crab as an alternative
  • 1 stalk Celery chopped
  • ¼ cup Red onion finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill or parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard substitute yellow mustard if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt & Pepper essential seasonings

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the Zesty Crab Salad. Chop celery and red onion into small, finely diced pieces.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat with the chopped celery, red onion, and fresh herbs.
  3. In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the creamy dressing into the crab mixture using a spatula.
  5. Taste your crab salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
  6. Transfer the finished crab salad into an airtight container and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture. This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be customized with various veggies and herbs.

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