Simple Crab Salad for Sandwiches
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Simple Crab Salad for Sandwiches—a quick and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for satisfying seafood lovers! Made with tender crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation), creamy mayonnaise, and a refreshing crunch from finely chopped celery and green onions, this salad is bursting with bright, zesty flavors from freshly squeezed lemon juice and a touch of Dijon mustard. Optional fresh dill adds an herbal note that takes it to the next level. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile crab salad is ideal for crafting elegant sandwiches, stuffing into buttery croissants, or enjoying atop a crisp bed of lettuce for a low-carb option. Perfect for picnics, brunch, or an easy meal at home, this crab salad recipe blends simplicity with gourmet indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 stalks green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the crab meat. If using fresh or canned crab, ensure it is drained and flaked into small pieces.
Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, and green onions to the bowl and mix gently to combine.
Stir in the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and optional fresh dill, ensuring the mixture is evenly coated.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and give it one final stir.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
To serve, scoop the crab salad onto sandwich bread, a croissant, or a wrap. It can also be served on a bed of lettuce for a lighter option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
718 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.1 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 192 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 4184 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.2 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 320 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1079 mg | 23% | |
*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.
