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Crab Salad

Easy Crab Salad: A Refreshing Delight for Any Occasion

This easy crab salad is a refreshing, low-calorie dish perfect for appetizers or picnics, ready in just 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces shredded imitation crab meat Substitution: Use real crab meat for a richer taste.
  • ½ cup mayonnaise Substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise for a lighter version.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Use yellow mustard in a pinch if you don’t have Dijon.
  • ½ cup celery Finely chop for an even texture throughout.
  • ½ cup red bell pepper Any sweet bell pepper variety will do.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Vinegar can be used as a substitute if lemon is unavailable.
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder Fresh garlic can be used instead; adjust the amount to your taste.
  • salt Adjust to suit your personal preference.
  • pepper Adjust to suit your personal preference.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill Substitution: Fresh parsley is a great alternative for a different flavor profile.
  • lettuce leaves Crisp varieties like romaine or butter lettuce work best for a fresh touch.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crab Salad Delight
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add 8 ounces of shredded imitation crab meat along with ½ cup of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard. Gently fold these ingredients together until the crab meat is thoroughly coated in the creamy mixture, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Finely chop ½ cup of celery and ½ cup of red bell pepper, then add them to the bowl. Squeeze in the juice of 1 fresh lemon, sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper to your liking. Stir gently until all the ingredients are well-combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. If desired, add 2 tablespoons of freshly chopped dill to the mixture and fold it in gently, about a minute.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes.
  5. To serve, arrange the chilled crab salad on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allowing the crab salad to chill for at least 30 minutes melds the flavors beautifully. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.

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