Delicious Crab Salad Recipe for Every Gathering
Delight your guests with this Delicious Crab Salad Recipe for Every Gathering, a perfect blend of fresh vegetables and tender crab meat drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or dinner parties, this salad is not just a dish; it’s a celebration of flavors! With its creamy texture and refreshing taste, it’s sure to impress whether served as a light meal or a flavorful side. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, this crab salad is a versatile crowd-pleaser that caters to all occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lump crab meat
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by dicing the celery and finely chopping the red bell pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill or parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until well mixed without breaking the crab meat too much.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to meld the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg