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Fresh Crab Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe for 5 Amazing Servings


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

– 1 pound fresh crab meat (lump or backfin)
– 1 cup diced cucumber
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– ½ cup finely chopped red onion
– ½ cup diced avocado
– ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– ¼ cup mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Lettuce leaves for serving (optional)


Instructions

Creating Fresh Crab Salad is straightforward if you follow these simple instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients: Start by rinsing the fresh crab meat gently under cold water to remove any shell or debris. Drain well.
2. Chop Vegetables: Dice the cucumber and avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
3. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
4. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the crab meat, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
5. Add Dressing: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture, then gently fold it in with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
6. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing lightly to avoid breaking up the crab meat.
7. Chill (Optional): For best flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
8. Serve: Scoop the Fresh Crab Salad onto lettuce leaves if desired, or simply serve in a bowl.

This step-by-step guide ensures that you create a beautiful salad that of flavors and textures will impress even the most discerning of guests!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 20g
  • Protein: 25g