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crab salad recipe

If you are looking for a fresh, delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish, this crab salad recipe is a attempt. The real or duplicate crab is made up with crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, zesti dressing, this salad is perfect as summer lunch, light dinner, or a party appetizer.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 Spoon or salad tongs
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

For the Salad:

  • 1 Ib crab meat
  • ½ cup celery, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion or green onions, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • ½ avocado, cubed
  • Lettuce leaves or salad greens

For the Dressing:

  • cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • ¼ tbsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Prepare crab meat:If using real crab: pick up through the meat to remove any shell.If
    copycat is using crabs: cut or cut into cutting pieces.
  • Cut vegetables:Finely celery, onion and bell chili.
    If you use fresh herbs and avocados, cut them too.
  • Dressing:In a small bowl, together until mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black cream until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Mix material:In a large mixing bowl, add crab meat and chopped vegetables.
    Put the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is coated equally.
  • Let it relax:For better taste, cool the salad in the fridge for 5–10 minutes before serving.
  • Service:Serve on your own on your own

Notes

Choose lump crab meat for better taste and a finer texture.
Spice up your salad by adding either paprika or a bit of hot sauce.
Replacing mayonnaise with Greek yogurt will help lower the calorie count.
You can add some crunch to salmon by finishing with chopped cucumber or radish.
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