Description
Delightful Mediterranean Crab Salad brings fresh ocean flavors dancing with crisp vegetables and zesty herbs. Crackling with citrus notes and delicate seafood, this light dish promises a refreshing culinary escape you’ll savor to the last delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 ½ pounds (900 g) lump crab meat or imitation crab, chopped
Vegetable Components:
- ½ cup (75 g) celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup (35 g) red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning or paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant, zesty dressing by blending mayonnaise with freshly squeezed lemon juice, tangy Dijon mustard, and a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning. Taste and fine-tune the seasoning with salt and pepper to create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Gently tumble premium crab meat into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a delicate foundation for the salad.
- Introduce crisp, finely diced celery, vibrant red bell pepper, and sharp red onion to the crab, providing a symphony of textures and colors.
- Scatter chopped fresh parsley across the mixture, infusing the salad with a bright, herbaceous note.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the ingredients, using a light touch to fold and coat the components without fragmenting the delicate crab meat.
- Seal the bowl and nestle the salad in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- When ready to serve, present the chilled salad as a standalone dish, nestle it between slices of artisan bread, or accompany with crisp crackers for a versatile culinary experience.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat for the best flavor and texture in your salad.
- Opt for lump crab meat to maintain larger, more appealing pieces throughout the dish.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or light sour cream for a healthier, lower-calorie version.
- Dice vegetables finely to ensure even distribution and a balanced bite in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg