Description
A refreshing crab salad that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the vegetables finely.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Gently fold in celery, red onion, and herbs without mashing.
- Carefully add crab meat, folding gently to keep chunks intact.
- Season with salt and pepper; mix lightly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce if desired.
- Serve on a bed of greens or as a sandwich spread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg