Crab Salad
This crab salad is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor, perfect for a sunny day, picnic, or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 lb crab meat (fresh or canned) Drain canned crab meat before use
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Can substitute with yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- to taste Salt and pepper
- Lettuce leaves for serving Use as a base for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, and parsley.
- Gently fold the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Serve on a bed of lettuce leaves or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped avocado or a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning. Chilling the salad for an hour before serving can enhance the flavors. You can also add diced bell peppers or shredded carrots for extra crunch and color.