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Delicious Crab Salad Recipe

Delicious Crab Salad Recipe Bursting with Fresh Summer Flavors

A quick and easy Delicious Crab Salad Recipe perfect for summer gatherings, blending fresh crab meat with vibrant seasonal ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Lump crab meat High-quality crab meat recommended
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 unit Red bell pepper Diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for the salad
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh dill or parsley Chopped
Seasoning
  • Salt To taste
  • Black pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • sharp knife
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather all the ingredients for your Delicious Crab Salad Recipe. Ensure the crab meat is high-quality and check for any shell fragments.
  2. Wash and finely dice the celery into 1/4-inch cubes, measuring about 1 cup. Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Add lump crab meat to the bowl with diced vegetables and herbs. Gently fold them together.
  5. Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and fold until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
  7. Serve the crab salad chilled on a bed of mixed greens or in mason jars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve chilled for best flavor. Customize with additional ingredients as desired.

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