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Crab Salad Delight: Discover This Irresistible Recipe!

A delicious and refreshing crab salad that combines lump crab meat with a creamy dressing and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lump crab meat drained and picked through for shells
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves for serving optional

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix well until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in the lump crab meat, ensuring not to break it apart too much.
  3. Add the chopped celery, red bell pepper, and green onions to the crab mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve the crab salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a dash of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
  • Substitute the lump crab meat with imitation crab for a more budget-friendly option, or mix in diced avocado for added creaminess.

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