Easy Crab Salad Recipe
Effortlessly elegant & incredibly flavorful Easy Crab Salad! Delicate crab, tangy dressing, fresh herbs & celery crunch. Ready in minutes, perfect as lunch, appetizer, or light dinner!
Equipment
- Medium Bowl
- Small Bowl
- Whisk
- Fork
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pound Lump Crab Meat, cooked, drained cartilage removed, good quality
- 0.25 cup Celery finely diced
- 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives finely chopped
Dressing
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise full-fat or light
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt or to taste
- 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Gently flake 1 pound cooked lump crab meat in a medium bowl, remove any shell pieces.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour dressing over crab. Add 0.25 cup diced celery, 0.25 cup chopped parsley, 2 tablespoons chopped chives. Season with 0.25 teaspoon salt and 0.125 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste.
- Gently fold ingredients until crab is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 mins (optional). Serve chilled.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Quality Crab Meat Matters
- Don’t Overmix
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning
- Fresh Herbs are Key
- Chill for Best Flavor Serving Suggestions:
- Classic Crab Salad Sandwich
- Crab Salad Lettuce Cups
- Crab Salad Crackers
- Avocado Crab Salad
- Crab Salad Salad Plate Make Ahead & Storage:
- Make ahead: Up to 4 hours
- Store leftovers: Fridge, airtight, up to 2 days (consume promptly)
- Freezing: Not recommended FAQs:
- Q1: Imitation crab? - Real crab best, imitation is budget-friendly option.
- Q2: Make spicier? - Yes, add cayenne, hot sauce, or minced jalapeño to dressing.
- Q3: Add other veggies? - Yes, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber for crunch.
- Q4: Dairy-free/vegan? - Use dairy-free mayo. Vegan: Plant-based seafood substitute needed.
- Quality Crab Meat Matters
- Don’t Overmix
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning
- Fresh Herbs are Key
- Chill for Best Flavor Serving Suggestions:
- Classic Crab Salad Sandwich
- Crab Salad Lettuce Cups
- Crab Salad Crackers
- Avocado Crab Salad
- Crab Salad Salad Plate Make Ahead & Storage:
- Make ahead: Up to 4 hours
- Store leftovers: Fridge, airtight, up to 2 days (consume promptly)
- Freezing: Not recommended FAQs:
- Q1: Imitation crab? - Real crab best, imitation is budget-friendly option.
- Q2: Make spicier? - Yes, add cayenne, hot sauce, or minced jalapeño to dressing.
- Q3: Add other veggies? - Yes, red onion, bell pepper, cucumber for crunch.
- Q4: Dairy-free/vegan? - Use dairy-free mayo. Vegan: Plant-based seafood substitute needed.