Creamy Cheesy Crab Salad
Dive into the ultimate blend of indulgence and freshness with this Creamy Cheesy Crab Salad! Featuring tender, flaky lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, and a velvety dressing made from rich mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this recipe is a seafood lover's dream. Crunchy celery and finely diced red onion add a refreshing bite, while fresh dill and a hint of paprika provide vibrant flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, no-fuss salad is perfect for a quick lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a satisfying sandwich filling. Serve it chilled for the best flavor and wow your guests with this luxurious yet simple dish that showcases the best of creamy, cheesy, and crab-forward goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Lump crab meat
- 200 grams Cheddar cheese
- 120 milliliters Mayonnaise
- 120 milliliters Sour cream
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika
Instructions
Begin by preparing the ingredients. Chop the celery into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion. Shred the cheddar cheese, if not pre-shredded.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Add the lump crab meat to the bowl, gently breaking it into smaller chunks with your hands or a fork. Be careful not to shred it too finely, as you want to maintain some texture in the salad.
Add the chopped celery, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh dill to the bowl.
Using a spatula, gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the crab salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the creamy cheesy crab salad chilled, either on its own, as a sandwich filling, or alongside crackers for a delicious appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.9 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.5 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 558 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 4683 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 120.6 g | 241% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1232 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2338 mg | 50% | |
*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.
