Confetti Crab Salad
Bring a burst of color and flavor to your table with this vibrant Confetti Crab Salad! Packed with succulent lump crab meat, crispy bell peppers, sweet corn, and a zesty dressing made from creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, and a touch of Dijon mustard, this salad is as delicious as it is eye-catching. The finely chopped celery and red onion add a satisfying crunch, while a hint of cayenne pepper offers optional heat for spice lovers. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this refreshing seafood salad is perfect for light lunches, elegant appetizers, or a show-stopping summer dish. Serve it chilled over crisp lettuce leaves or mixed greens, and don’t forget the fresh parsley garnish for that finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams lump crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup sweet corn kernels (cooked or canned, drained)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups mixed salad greens or lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, celery, red onion, sweet corn kernels, and fresh parsley. Gently toss to combine, being careful not to break apart the crab meat.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the crab and vegetable mixture. Gently fold the dressing into the salad until evenly coated, taking care not to overmix.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled over a bed of mixed salad greens or lettuce leaves for a light and flavorful dish.
Optional: Garnish with additional parsley or a lemon wedge for added freshness before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.2 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 2670 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 53.0 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1764 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
