Broccoli Crab Salad Recipe (Crazy Good)
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4.8
Broccoli Crab Salad Recipe (Crazy Good)
Description
The Broccoli Crab Salad begins by dicing broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and crab meat into small, uniform pieces for consistent texture and ease of eating. The dressing is a simple whisk of mayonnaise, pressed garlic, and lemon juice, which coats the salad ingredients evenly while adding bright acidity and garlic's pungency. The salt level is adjusted to taste, balancing flavors.
This salad emphasizes crispness from fresh vegetables alongside the sweet and delicate flavor of crab meat. The mayonnaise-based dressing adds creaminess that binds the ingredients without overpowering them. The use of lemon juice highlights freshness, making it suitable for warm days or as a light side dish.
Serve the salad chilled and fresh to maintain the vegetables' snap and crab’s tenderness. It's versatile for picnics, potlucks, or as a starter. Cutting the ingredients into similar sizes makes the salad easy to serve and enjoy from bite to bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower medium head
- 1 broccoli medium head
- 1 lb cherry tomato
- 1 lb cucumber
- 1 lb crab meat
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 4 garlic pressed, cloves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Dice all the vegetables into similar-sized, small cubes (if you have a vegetable dices, it will come in handy). Dice the tomatoes into quarters. Dice the crab meat into similar-sized pieces as the veggies.
- In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, garlic, and lemon juice together.
- Add the dressing to the veggies and stir to combine. Season to taste. Serve fresh and crispy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1142mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 787mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 824IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 123mg | 137% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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