Crab and Corn Salad with Cilantro Dressing
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant Crab and Corn Salad with Cilantro Dressing—a refreshing fusion of coastal flavors and garden-fresh produce. Sweet, succulent crab meat pairs beautifully with crisp corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers, while a zesty cilantro-lime dressing ties it all together with a bright, tangy finish. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect quick and healthy dish for warm-weather gatherings. Serve it chilled as a light lunch, a flavorful starter, or a stunning side dish that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Crab meat (cooked and picked)
- 1.5 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked crab meat, fresh corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion. Gently toss to combine.
In a blender or food processor, prepare the cilantro dressing by blending the chopped fresh cilantro leaves, olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
Pour the cilantro dressing over the crab and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a light meal or as a side dish. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1304 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.2 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 6114 mg | 266% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 104.2 g | 208% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 733 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 3402 mg | 72% | |
*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.
