Description
Crab salad is a refreshing, coastal-inspired dish that captivates with its delightful combination of tender crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or elegant gatherings, this easy recipe can be served on its own, in lettuce wraps, or as an appetizer atop crackers. With vibrant colors and fresh flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests while evoking the essence of seaside dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup bell pepper (diced, red or yellow)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chill the fresh crab meat and finely chop the celery and bell pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped celery and diced bell pepper for added crunch.
- Gently fold in the crab meat without breaking it apart too much.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste; adjust lemon juice for extra zing if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to enhance flavors before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg