Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh crab meat (preferably lump or jumbo)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: diced avocado or chopped cucumber for extra freshness
Instructions
- Gather high-quality crab meat and prepare all vegetables and spices.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, gently fold in crab meat, chopped celery, red onion, and parsley.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss carefully to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on greens, in sandwiches, or with crackers as an appetizer.
Notes
- Use the freshest crab meat possible for best flavor.
- Adjust mayonnaise and lemon juice according to taste.
- Add diced avocado or cucumber for extra crunch and freshness.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg