Description
A refreshing crab salad featuring tender crab meat combined with crisp vegetables in a creamy dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, diced celery, bell peppers, red onion, and parsley. Use your hands or a spatula to gently mix without breaking the crab meat.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the crab mixture. Toss everything gently until combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Notes
Feel free to add diced avocados or incorporate mango chunks for a fruity twist. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: crab salad, seafood salad, summer salad, refreshing appetizer, light meal