Description
This vibrant crab salad combines fresh crab meat with crunchy vegetables, making it a delightful dish for any occasion. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- ½ cup finely chopped celery
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently rinse the crab meat under cold water to remove any shell particles. Place it in a mixing bowl.
- Chop the celery and red bell pepper into small pieces, then add them to the bowl with the crab.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Carefully fold the dressing into the crab mixture, ensuring not to break up the lumps of crab.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in diced avocado or fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
- Serve this salad on lettuce wraps or with whole-grain crackers for a light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg