Description
Experience the delightful flavors of this refreshing crab salad, perfect for light lunches or elegant gatherings. Featuring tender lump crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this dish is a celebration of summer in every bite. Easy to prepare and visually appealing, it’s sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion with its vibrant colors and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup minced red onion
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gently pick through the crab meat to remove any shells.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Carefully fold in the crab meat, celery, and red onion until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving on plates or in lettuce cups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg