Description
Master the art of easy crab salad with our comprehensive recipe. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this guide ensures success every time.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb cooked lump crab meat, flaked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat recommended)
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1/4 red onion, very finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Gently flake crab meat, ensuring no shells. Finely dice celery and red onion. Chop fresh herbs.
- Mix Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning until smooth. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Combine: Add flaked crab meat, diced celery, red onion, and chopped herbs to the dressing. Gently fold everything together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours) to allow flavors to meld and chill thoroughly before serving.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes