Description
A refreshing crab salad that combines succulent crab meat with crisp vegetables and a creamy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 2 cups mixed fresh vegetables (cucumber, bell pepper, celery)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the crab meat and mixed vegetables in a large bowl, being careful to preserve the delicate nature of the crab.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the crab mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with freshly chopped herbs.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
Notes
For best results, chill the mixing bowls before preparing the salad. Assemble the salad ahead of time but add dressing just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: crab salad, summer salad, seafood salad, healthy recipes