5 from 45 votes
Classic Crab Salad
This Classic Crab Salad combines mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of paprika to create a creamy dressing that complements the sweetness of chopped crab meat. The addition of celery and shallots adds a subtle crunch and mild sharpness, balanced by fresh herbs like parsley, chive, and dill. The salad is chilled or served immediately, making it a light and refreshing dish suitable for sandwiches, wraps, or as a standalone appetizer.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
372 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground, pinch
- 1 pound crab meat roughly chopped, or imitation crab meat
- 2 celery finely diced, ribs
- 2 tablespoons shallot finely diced, or red onion
- 1 tablespoon parsley roughly chopped fresh herbs
- 1 tablespoon chive
- 1 tablespoon dill
Instructions
- Make the dressing. To make the dressing, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Stir it all together. Add the crab, celery and shallot to a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing on top and stir it all together.
- Garnish. Sprinkle fresh herbs on top for garnish. Serve immediately or chill.
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Notes
- Use fresh or good quality imitation crab meat to enhance flavor.
- Chilling the salad before serving helps meld the flavors without sogging the celery.
- This salad can be served immediately or refrigerated for up to a day prior to serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
(100%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
1029mg
(43%)
Potassium
42mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1029mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.