Crab Meat for Salad: A Fresh and Flavorful Delight
This quick and easy crab meat salad features fresh lump crab, mayo, celery, lemon dressing, and avocado. Light, creamy, and healthy, it's perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or a refreshing meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat or crab claw meat
- ½ cup mayonnaise preferably light or olive oil-based
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- ½ avocado cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- The crab meat should be gently checked for any remaining shells.
- The celery and parsley should be finely chopped for even distribution.
- The avocado should be cubed and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Dressing
- In a large bowl, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and zest should be whisked together until smooth.
- The mixture should then be seasoned with Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3: Mix the Salad
- The lump crab meat should be gently folded into the dressing, ensuring it remains in large pieces.
- The celery, parsley, and avocado should be added, and the salad should be tossed lightly to avoid breaking the crab meat.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
- The salad should be covered and refrigerated for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- It should then be served on lettuce cups, toast, or inside a sandwich.