Crab Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
207 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
International
Crab Salad
Description
Crab Salad is made by breaking crab or imitation crab meat into pieces, combined with finely chopped celery to add a subtle crunch. The mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper, then coated evenly with a dressing of mayonnaise and lemon juice which adds creaminess and an acidic brightness. Dill is an optional ingredient to introduce a mild, fresh herb flavor.
The salad's texture combines tender crab meat with the crispness of celery, balanced by the smooth, tangy mayonnaise dressing. It is served chilled and can be enjoyed alone, spooned into lettuce cups for added freshness, or paired with crackers for snacking.
Versatility is a key feature of this crab salad, suitable for quick preparation and adaptable to preferences in seasoning, including the use of celery salt to boost celery flavor. Choosing quality mayonnaise enhances the overall taste and creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds crab meat (or imitation crab meat)
- 2 talks celery
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise or Hellmann's, Best Foods brand
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- dill optional, to taste, fresh
Instructions
- Break imitation crab meat into small pieces with hands, or coarsely chop with a knife. You can also coarsely chop in a blender or food processor.
- Finely chop the celery. This gives the crab salad a little crunch, but not too much. Toss crab, celery, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
- Stir in mayonnaise and lemon until crab is evenly coated.
- Serve as-is, or in a lettuce cup, or with crackers for dipping.
Notes
- Celery salt can be used in place of regular salt to enhance celery flavor and usage.
- Using a good quality mayonnaise improves the taste and texture significantly.
- This recipe is versatile and simple, allowing substitution between real and imitation crab meat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 844mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 80IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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