Description
This Delicious Crab Salad combines sweet, tender crab meat with crisp vegetables and a creamy dressing for a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that’s perfect as a lunch, appetizer, or side.
Ingredients
- 1 lb crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation crab)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional, but recommended)
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- If using fresh crab, ensure it is cooked and flaked into bite-sized pieces. If using canned or imitation crab, shred it into smaller pieces with a fork.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning (if using). Season with salt and pepper, and mix until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, diced celery, red bell pepper, and green onions. Gently toss to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and toss gently until the crab is evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve chilled.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time, and the flavors will improve as they sit in the fridge for a few hours.
- For added creaminess, you can swap out some or all of the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like cucumber or red onion for extra crunch and flavor.
- If you prefer a spicy salad, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
