Crab Salad
Crab salad is a refreshing dish that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This recipe features sweet, succulent crab meat paired with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it an ideal choice for casual lunches or festive gatherings. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this crab salad is sure to impress your guests and leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Finely chop celery and red bell pepper; slice green onions thinly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dill weed. Stir until well blended.
- Gently fold in crab meat and chopped veggies, being careful not to break the crab.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; adjust lemon juice for extra zing.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg