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Crab Salad Delight: A Refreshing Recipe to Try Today!

A refreshing and delicious crab salad recipe perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lump crab meat drained and picked over for shells
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups mixed greens for serving
  • Lemon wedges for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix well until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in the lump crab meat, red bell pepper, celery, and green onions until evenly coated. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
  3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. To serve, place a generous handful of mixed greens on each plate and top with the crab salad. Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicy kick, add a teaspoon of hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing.
  • Substitute the lump crab meat with shrimp or lobster for a different seafood twist.

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