Healthy Crab Salad
Indulge in the refreshing and nutritious flavors of this Healthy Crab Salad, a light yet satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Bursting with tender crab meat, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and the zesty brightness of fresh lime juice, this recipe is a celebration of wholesome ingredients. A tangy, creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and olive oil ties the vibrant medley together, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Ready in just 15 minutes with zero cooking time, this no-fuss, protein-packed salad is ideal as a quick lunch, a chilled appetizer, or even a low-carb option served in lettuce wraps. Healthy, flavorful, and delightfully versatile, this crab salad is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 medium cucumber
- 10 pieces cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium avocado
- 0.5 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Dice the cucumber into small cubes, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, and finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley.
In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to form a creamy dressing.
Pour the dressing over the crab and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until well coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if desired.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy as a standalone dish, in lettuce wraps, or on whole-grain crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.3 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2090 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 266 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 2200 mg | 47% | |
*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.
