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crab salad recipe

A refreshing crab salad made with fresh crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing, perfect for a light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 cup fresh crab meat preferably lump crab meat
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup mixed greens for serving
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, diced celery, red bell pepper, and cucumber.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently fold until well combined.
  4. Serve the crab salad over a bed of mixed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This crab salad can be served chilled and is best enjoyed fresh. You can also add avocado or herbs like dill for extra flavor.

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