Easy Crab Salad Recipe for Summer Delight
Whip up this Easy Crab Salad Recipe, a refreshing blend of sweet crab meat, crisp vegetables, and zesty dressing, perfect as an Easy Summer Salad. Ready in 15 minutes plus chilling, it’s ideal for light lunches, picnics, or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 lb 450 g lump crab meat or imitation crab, chopped
- 1/2 cup 75 g celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup 35 g red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup 80 ml mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or paprika optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning (if using). Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
Add the dressing:
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly, being careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
Chill and serve:
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled as a salad, sandwich filling, or with crackers.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- This salad pairs beautifully with fresh greens, avocado slices, or toasted bread.