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Crab Salad

Creamy Crab Salad: Your Fresh & Easy Holiday Delight

This Creamy Crab Salad is a quick and delicious gluten-free dish, perfect for any gathering, featuring fresh crab and a tangy lemon dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt or dairy-free mayonnaise for lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed is preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Can swap with yellow mustard.
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can add a different flavor.
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt Sea salt makes a good substitute.
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper Freshly ground is recommended.
Salad
  • 1 cup Crab Meat (or Imitation Crab Meat) If using imitation crab, ensure it's gluten-free.
  • ½ cup Celery Finely chopped; can substitute with diced cucumber.
  • ¼ cup Shallot (or Red Onion) Red onion can be used for stronger flavor.
  • to taste Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Chives, or Dill) Choose your preference or mix.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon of paprika, and a pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup of crab meat, ½ cup of finely chopped celery, and ¼ cup of diced shallot. Gently stir the ingredients together.
  3. Pour the creamy lemon dressing over the crab mixture. Gently fold the dressing into the crab salad until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs over the top of your crab salad. Give it a light stir or leave them on top for presentation.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let the salad chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Use fresh crab meat for maximum taste and avoid overmixing to keep the crab intact.

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