Crab Salad
This Crab Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or appetizer. Made with tender crab meat, crunchy celery, and a creamy dressing, it offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crab meat
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the celery and red onion. Flake the crab meat if needed.
- Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, blend the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and chopped fresh dill until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the crab meat, celery, and red onion into the dressing until everything is evenly coated.
- Season: Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper. Add extra lemon juice and dill if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve chilled, garnished with additional dill or lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg