Description
This crab salad recipe is a delightful addition to any gathering. With fresh lump crab meat, crunchy celery, sweet red bell pepper, and a zesty dressing, it’s a refreshing dish that is sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Lump Crab Salad:
- 1 lb (450 g) lump crab meat, cleaned
Vegetable Mix:
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Check the crab meat for shells and place it in a large bowl. Wash and dice celery and red bell pepper. Chop herbs and squeeze fresh lemon juice.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Combine: Add crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, and herbs to a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crab Salad, Seafood Salad, Easy Salad Recipe
