Delicious Crab Salad Recipe for Every Gathering
Delight your guests with this refreshing Delicious Crab Salad Recipe for Every Gathering. Perfect for summer picnics or light dinners, this salad brings together succulent lump crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing, creating a dish that is both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that combines creamy textures with vibrant flavors. Whether served as an appetizer, side dish, or light meal, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4 (4–6 servings) 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) lump crab meat
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Clean the crab meat, dice the celery and red bell pepper, and chop the herbs.
- Mix the dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Gently fold in the crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, and herbs into the dressing until well mixed.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg