Summertime Crab Salad
Celebrate the flavors of the season with this vibrant Summertime Crab Salad, a light and refreshing dish perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Packed with tender lump crab meat, crisp English cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and buttery avocado, this recipe combines fresh ingredients for a colorful, nutrient-rich meal. Sweet corn and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing elevate the salad with a bright, tangy finish, while fresh herbs like dill and parsley provide a fragrant, garden-fresh touch. Served atop a bed of mixed greens, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for a quick lunch, a healthy appetizer, or an elegant alfresco dining option. Perfectly balanced and bursting with summer flavors, this crab salad is sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1 medium, diced English cucumber
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup, cooked sweet corn kernels
- 1 large, diced avocado
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, cooked sweet corn kernels, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, fresh dill, and fresh parsley. Be careful not to break apart the crab meat.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
Pour the dressing over the crab and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
To serve, place 1 cup of mixed salad greens on each plate. Top with a generous portion of the crab salad.
Garnish with extra fresh dill if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.6 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.2 g | 61% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2944 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 92.3 g | 185% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3480 mg | 74% | |
*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.
