Crab Salad
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5
Crab Salad
Description
The Crab Salad features flaked or diced crab meat mixed with finely diced celery and thinly sliced green onions. The dressing is a creamy blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh parsley, sweet relish, fresh lemon juice, and seasoning including Old Bay and dried dill, creating a balanced tangy and herbaceous profile.
The salad combines the tender, flaky texture of crab with crisp pieces of celery and sharp onion slices. After mixing, refrigerating for an hour allows the dressing flavors to develop and the ingredients to meld well.
Crab salad is versatile, frequently served chilled atop fresh bread or as a topping for crisp lettuce leaves. It works well as a light dish for lunches or picnics.
The salad is best consumed fresh and kept refrigerated. It should be stored in a covered container and used within 2 to 3 days, as it does not freeze well. Variations may include finely chopped red bell pepper or sweet pickles to add color and different textures.
Ingredients
- 1 pound imitation crab meat or lump crab meat
- 2 ribs celery finely diced, about ½ cup
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons parsley chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon or to taste, fresh juice
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dill dried
Instructions
- Whisk all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Dice the crab into small pieces or gently break the flakes apart if needed. Add it to the bowl.
- Gently mix with a spoon. Season with salt & pepper.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. Serve over bread or lettuce.
Notes
- Store crab salad in a covered container in the refrigerator; use within 2 to 3 days for best quality.
- This salad does not freeze well, so prepare fresh batches as needed.
- Optional ingredients like finely diced red bell pepper or sweet pickles can be added to vary flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 288IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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