Description
This fresh and flavorful Crab Salad is a light yet satisfying dish, perfect for a refreshing lunch or as a side to complement any seafood meal. Made with sweet, tender crab meat, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing, this salad is both simple and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) fresh or canned crab meat, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup bell pepper (red or green), finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, celery, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber, and parsley. - Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. - Combine:
Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated. - Chill:
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. - Serve:
Serve the crab salad chilled, either on its own, as a sandwich filling, in lettuce cups, or with crackers.
Notes
- If you prefer a lighter version, you can swap half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess or a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning for a traditional seafood flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: No cooking required
- Category: 10 minutes
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crab salad, seafood salad, crab meat, refreshing salad, light lunch, healthy salad