Crab Salad
Dive into the elegance of fresh seafood with this zesty and refreshing Crab Salad recipe! Featuring tender chunks of premium lump crab meat, this dish is perfectly complemented by a creamy dressing made with tangy lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of classic Old Bay seasoning. Crisp celery, red onion, and fragrant parsley add crunch and brightness, while mixed greens or lettuce leaves make for a beautiful and versatile serving option. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this light yet satisfying salad is perfect for lunch, as a side dish, or even as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or indulging in a quick weeknight meal, this chilled crab salad is a true seafood lover's delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 454 grams lump crab meat
- 60 grams mayonnaise
- 50 grams celery, finely chopped
- 30 grams red onion, finely chopped
- 15 grams fresh parsley, chopped
- 15 milliliters lemon juice
- 10 grams Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon old bay seasoning (optional)
- 100 grams mixed greens or lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, gently pick through the lump crab meat to remove any shells or cartilage. Be sure not to break up the chunks of crab meat too much.
Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl with the crab meat.
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and old bay seasoning (if using). Whisk until smooth to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently fold everything together with a spatula until well combined. Be careful not to crush the crab meat.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Refrigerate the crab salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, although you can serve it immediately if short on time.
To serve, arrange mixed greens or lettuce leaves on a plate or in a bowl and spoon the crab salad on top. Alternatively, serve the salad on its own or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.0 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 299 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 4602 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.2 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 429 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2180 mg | 46% | |
*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.
