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A vibrant bowl of crab salad featuring flaky white crab meat, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and greens, garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate with a colorful background

Delicious Crab Salad Recipe for Summer Freshness

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A flavorful crab salad made with tender crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing, served chilled and perfect for warm days or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound cooked crab meat
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine cooked crab meat, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve chilled, garnished with sliced avocado and extra herbs if desired.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or chopped jalapeños.
  • You can substitute imitation crab for fresh if preferred.
  • This salad can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 hours.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: No-cook, Assembly
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low-carb, Gluten-free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg