Description
Crab salad is a light and refreshing dish that showcases sweet lump crab meat paired with crunchy vegetables, all dressed in a zesty lemon mayonnaise. This versatile recipe is perfect for summer picnics or elegant dinner parties, impressing your guests with its vibrant flavors and delightful textures. Easy to prepare, this crab salad is bound to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dill or Old Bay seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- If using fresh crab, pick through the meat to remove any shells. For canned crab, drain and fluff with a fork.
- In a large bowl, combine crab meat, celery, red onion, and chosen seasoning.
- Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; gently stir to coat without mashing the crab.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled in a bowl or on crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg