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Crab Salad

A refreshing and light crab salad perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 1 lb crab meat fresh or canned
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and dill.
  3. Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently fold until combined.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Serve chilled in a serving dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be served on its own, with crackers, or in a sandwich.

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