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Delicious Crab Salad

Delicious Crab Salad: A Fresh Twist for Your Next Gathering

This delicious crab salad is bursting with fresh lump crab meat, crunchy vegetables, and zesty lemon dressing, making it perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup Fresh lump crab meat Well-drained if canned
  • 1 cup Celery Finely diced
  • 0.5 cup Red bell pepper Diced
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
For the Freshness
  • 0.25 cup Fresh dill or parsley Chopped
Seasoning
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt Season to taste
  • Black pepper Season to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Delicious Crab Salad
  1. Gather your ingredients, ensuring crab meat is free from shell fragments.
  2. Finely dice celery and red bell pepper, taking about 10 minutes.
  3. Roughly chop fresh dill or parsley, setting aside for later.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise with lemon juice and whisk until smooth.
  5. In a large bowl, fold vegetables and crab meat together.
  6. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. Serve on lettuce leaves or in mason jars, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed fresh but may be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days in an airtight container.

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