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Creamy Crab Seafood Salad

Delightful Creamy Crab Seafood Salad for Your Summer Gatherings

Prepare a Creamy Crab Seafood Salad, a refreshing and delicious dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 16 oz Lump crab meat or imitation crab Imitation crab is budget-friendly.
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Use light mayo for a healthier version.
  • ½ cup Sour cream Greek yogurt can be a low-calorie substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Essential for enhancing flavor depth.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice Brightens the salad.
  • 2 stalks Celery Finely diced for distribution of flavor.
  • ¼ cup Red onion Finely minced for consistency.
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill or chives For fresh, herbal notes.
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning Adds classic seafood taste.
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper For balancing flavors.
For Serving Suggestions
  • Lettuce or avocado cups For vibrant presentation.
  • Crackers or toasted buns Perfect for scooping.
  • Hollowed tomatoes Elegant serving method.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Add the Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Gently fold in the crab meat until well coated in the dressing.
  4. Incorporate the diced celery, minced red onion, and dill into the mixture.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  6. Serve in lettuce cups, hollowed tomatoes, or on toasted buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh crab meat for best flavor. Chill for at least one hour before serving for the best taste.

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