Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the celery and red bell pepper. Gather all ingredients.
- Mix the Base: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
- Add Vegetables: Fold in the chopped celery, red bell pepper, and green onions into the mixture.
- Incorporate Crab Meat: Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break up the lumps.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning or lemon juice as needed.
- Serve: Serve over mixed greens if desired or on its own. Enjoy immediately or chill briefly before serving for enhanced flavors.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add diced avocado or fresh herbs like dill for extra flavor.
- Chill your salad before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg