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Crab Salad

Refreshing Crab Salad: The Best 10-Minute Delight

This quick Crab Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings, ready in just 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat Substitute with real crab meat for more flavor
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute half with Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds tanginess
  • 1 cup Celery Diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Essential for flavor balance
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Taste as you go
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper Taste as you go
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Optional, can substitute with other herbs
  • 4 leaves Lettuce Leaves For serving
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 medium Avocado Diced
  • 2 tablespoon Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs Such as parsley or cilantro

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the imitation crab meat, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Mix until well combined.
  2. Chop the celery and red bell pepper, then fold these into the crab mixture.
  3. Add fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to incorporate the seasonings.
  4. If desired, add fresh dill and fold it gently into the salad.
  5. Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve chilled on lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best texture and flavor, serve immediately after chilling. Adjust seasonings based on personal preference.

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