Description
A refreshing and vibrant crab salad featuring fresh crab meat, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Begin by finely chopping your celery, red onion, and parsley. Make sure all components are ready for a smooth assembly.
- Create the dressing: In your large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk gently until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the crab meat: Carefully add the fresh crab meat to the bowl, gently lifting it with your spatula to avoid breaking the lumps.
- Incorporate the vegetables: Toss in the chopped celery, red onion, and parsley. With a light hand, fold these ingredients together until well combined.
- Season to perfection: Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, tasting as you go to ensure your flavors are balanced.
- Chill before serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This lets the flavors meld beautifully, resulting in a truly sumptuous crab salad.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This salad performs wonderfully when made in advance; the flavors deepen with time. Serve with fresh baguette slices or tortilla chips for a delightful experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg