Description
The Ultimate Crab Salad Recipe is a refreshing seafood delight that brings the flavors of the coast right to your table. With tender lump crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a zesty homemade dressing, this salad is perfect for summer gatherings or quick lunches. Easily customizable, it offers a burst of flavor in every bite, making it an ideal choice for seafood lovers and health-conscious eaters alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and gently rinse the crab meat under cold water; pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning until smooth.
- Carefully fold in the crab meat along with diced celery and red bell pepper without breaking up the crab chunks.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on plates or in lettuce cups garnished with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Coastal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg