Delicious Crab Salad Recipe for Every Gathering
Discover a refreshing twist with this Delicious Crab Salad Recipe for Every Gathering. Bursting with vibrant flavors and creamy textures, this salad combines tender crab meat with crisp vegetables, enhanced by a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for barbecues, family dinners, or simply as a light meal, this crowd-pleaser is not only easy to prepare but also a delightful addition to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4-6 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dice the celery and red bell pepper into small pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the lump crab meat along with the diced celery and red bell pepper.
- Make the Dressing: In another bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped dill or parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Everything Together: Gently fold the dressing into the crab mixture until evenly coated; taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg