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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 Ingredients
  • 1 lb crab meat fresh or canned, picked over for shells
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise or to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently fold until well combined.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can include avocado or substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.

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