Crab Pea Salad
Light, refreshing, and brimming with coastal flair, this Crab Pea Salad is the perfect way to elevate your salad game. Featuring tender, sweet lump crab meat paired with vibrant green peas, a pop of finely diced red onion, and the herbal brightness of fresh dill, this dish strikes the ideal balance of flavors and textures. A creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, creating a tangy and indulgent yet guilt-free finish. Served atop a bed of crisp mixed greens, it’s a stunning centerpiece for brunch, lunch, or a sophisticated starter. Ready in just 15 minutes and easily customizable, this versatile recipe is a seafood lover’s dream! Perfect for those seeking healthy crab salad recipes, easy entertaining ideas, or fresh spring and summer dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams fresh lump crab meat
- 150 grams green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams mixed greens or lettuce leaves
Instructions
If using frozen peas, blanch them by boiling a small pot of water. Add the peas and cook for 2 minutes, then immediately transfer them to an ice bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
Pick through the crab meat to remove any small pieces of shell or cartilage. Gently pat the crab meat dry with a paper towel.
Finely dice the red onion. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Gently fold the crab meat, peas, and red onion into the dressing, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve the crab pea salad on a bed of mixed greens or lettuce leaves for a light and elegant presentation.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
639 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.9 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 2282 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 59.6 g | 119% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 299 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1555 mg | 33% | |
*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.
