Elevate your seafood game with this elegant Tarragon Crab Salad, a refreshing and flavorful dish thatβs perfect for lunch, brunch, or a light dinner. Featuring tender, fresh crab meat delicately tossed with aromatic tarragon, crisp celery, and tangy Dijon mustard, this salad offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. The creamy dressing, infused with zesty lemon juice, ties it all together, while the vibrant cherry tomatoes and crunchy romaine lettuce provide the perfect backdrop for serving. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is a quick and healthy feast that highlights the natural sweetness of crab. Serve it chilled for an extra refreshing touch and impress your guests with this show-stopping seafood recipe!
Inspect the crab meat to ensure there are no small shells. Gently pat it dry with a paper towel and set aside.
Finely chop the tarragon leaves, celery stalk, and red onion. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a creamy dressing.
Add the crab meat to the mixing bowl with the chopped vegetables and herbs.
Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently fold everything together until well combined. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
Place the romaine lettuce leaves on individual plates or a serving platter.
Spoon the crab salad onto the lettuce leaves for individual servings. Arrange cherry tomatoes around the edges for a pop of color and additional flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled option.
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 8.9 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 6208 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 94.5 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 593 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 2208 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.