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Crab Salad

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A refreshing and light crab salad featuring tender crab meat tossed with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for a healthy lunch or starter.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz lump crab meat
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: Mixed salad greens for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently toss to combine without breaking up the crab meat.
  4. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Serve chilled on a bed of mixed greens or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a dash of Old Bay seasoning to the dressing or garnish with sliced avocado before serving.

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