Quick and Easy Crabmeat Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this Quick and Easy Crabmeat Salad, a light yet flavorful dish that comes together in just 10 minutes! This no-cook recipe features tender lump crabmeat combined with crisp celery, zesty red onion, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice for a tangy kick. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and optional paprika adds a pop of color and freshness. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, this versatile salad can be enjoyed chilled, served on its own, paired with crackers, or piled onto a buttery croissant for an indulgent crab salad sandwich. Ideal for quick lunches or summer gatherings, this easy crabmeat salad will become a go-to favorite for seafood lovers looking for a fast, delicious option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked clean of shells
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the lump crabmeat, celery, and red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the crabmeat mixture and gently fold everything together, being careful not to break up the crabmeat too much.
Add the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir lightly to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of paprika on top for garnish.
Serve the crabmeat salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for a more refreshing taste.
Enjoy the salad on its own, as a sandwich filling, or atop a bed of greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
583 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.0 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 1734 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.4 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.8 g | ||
| Protein | 48.0 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*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.
