Description
A refreshing salad that combines the sweetness of crab meat with crisp vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb crab meat (preferably fresh)
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced sweet bell pepper (red or yellow)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all vegetables: dice the cucumber, sweet bell pepper, celery, and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crab meat, cucumber, bell pepper, celery, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold the dressing into the crab and vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution without breaking the crab meat.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad on a bed of mixed greens or enjoy it in a fresh wrap.
Notes
Freshness is key. Mix the vegetables with the crab first if you’re making this salad ahead of time, adding the dressing just before serving.