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Delicious Crab Salad Recipe

Delicious Crab Salad Recipe You'll Want to Make Again and Again

This Delicious Crab Salad Recipe combines sweet crab meat, crunchy veggies, and zesty dressing for the perfect summer dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup fresh lump crab meat or pasteurized canned crab meat
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients and inspect the crab meat for shell fragments.
  2. Wash and finely dice the celery and red bell pepper, then add them to the bowl with the crab meat.
  3. Chop the dill or parsley and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the bowl with the herbs.
  4. Combine mayonnaise with lemon juice and herbs, and stir well.
  5. Gently fold the crab meat and vegetables with the dressing, being careful not to break the crab.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve the crab salad on lettuce leaves or in jars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh lump crab meat. Adjust seasoning gradually in the dressing.

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