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Crab Salad

Crab Salad

This refreshing crab salad combines fresh lump crab meat with zesty ingredients for a delightful dish that impresses at any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: SALADS & BOWLS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Fresh lump crab meat
  • 1 stalk Celery finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Red onion finely chopped
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather ingredients. Assemble all your fresh ingredients on the counter for easy access.
  2. Combine salad ingredients. In a mixing bowl, toss together the crab meat, celery, red onion, and herbs.
  3. Whisk the dressing. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Fold in the dressing. Carefully pour the dressing over the crab mixture and fold gently.
  5. Chill and serve. Taste and adjust seasoning. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider using whole grain mustard instead of Dijon. Allowing the salad to chill melds the flavors beautifully.

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