Description
This Classic Crab Salad is a refreshing, easy-to-make dish featuring tender crab meat tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing with celery, shallots, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a light lunch or appetizer, it combines simple ingredients to create a flavorful, satisfying salad that can be served immediately or chilled.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 1 pound crab meat (or imitation crab meat), roughly chopped
- 2 ribs of celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons finely diced shallot (or red onion)
- 1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or dill)
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, paprika, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined. Set the dressing aside to let the flavors meld.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the roughly chopped crab meat, finely diced celery, and finely diced shallot. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture and gently stir everything together until the crab and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the roughly chopped fresh herbs on top as a garnish. Serve the crab salad immediately for best freshness, or chill in the refrigerator for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop further before serving.
Notes
- For imitation crab meat, you can purchase similar products online if not available in your local store.
- This salad can be customized with additional herbs or a splash of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce or with crackers for a light meal or appetizer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (~140g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
