Description
Discover the best seafood salad with our Ultimate Crab Salad Recipe. This easy-to-make dish features fresh crab meat combined with vibrant vegetables and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or picnic. Bursting with flavor and textures, it’s a seafood lover’s dream and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh cooked crab meat (preferably lump or claw meat)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (use homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: diced avocado or cherry tomatoes for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by gently flaking the cooked crab meat to remove any shells or cartilage. Keep the crab refrigerated until ready to assemble the salad.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. This will serve as the flavorful base for your seafood salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the crab meat, chopped red onion, celery, and herbs. Gently fold in the dressing until all ingredients are evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary for the perfect flavor balance.
- Chill the crab salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling, or with fresh baguette slices for an elegant seafood experience. For more salad ideas, explore our collection of fresh recipes.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- Use mayonnaise that’s rich and creamy; adding lemon juice brightens the flavor.
- Mix gently to preserve the delicate crab meat and avoid breaking it apart.
- Refrigerate before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Customize with ingredients like diced avocado or a splash of hot sauce for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg