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Crab Salad Delight: A Refreshing Recipe You'll Love!

A refreshing and delicious crab salad recipe that combines lump crab meat with a creamy dressing and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in the lump crab meat, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
  • Serve the crab salad on a bed of mixed greens or in avocado halves for a fresh presentation.

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