Crab or Chicken Salad Coleslaw
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Crab or Chicken Salad Coleslaw, a quick and versatile dish perfect for any occasion! Featuring a vibrant mix of crunchy coleslaw (cabbage and carrots) and your choice of tender cooked crab meat or shredded chicken, this recipe is a protein-packed twist on the classic slaw. The creamy dressing combines tangy Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of sweet honey, balanced with Dijon mustard and aromatic celery seeds for a flavor profile that's fresh and indulgent. Ready in just 15 minutes, this chilled salad is perfect as a standalone dish, a side, or even a filling for sandwiches and wraps. Garnish with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor, and enjoy this light, wholesome, and satisfying meal. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or healthy everyday meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Shredded coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
- 2 cups Cooked crab meat or shredded cooked chicken
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Celery seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded coleslaw mix and cooked crab meat or chicken.
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the coleslaw and protein mixture, and toss thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper to preference.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, sprinkle chopped parsley over the top as garnish for added freshness, if desired.
Serve chilled on its own as a salad or as a filling in sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1523 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.6 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 370 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 6972 mg | 303% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.3 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 103.0 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 702 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2302 mg | 49% | |
*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.
