Easy Crab Salad (Real Crab)
Juicy lump crab meat, crunchy celery, and red onion are tossed together in a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, and more to make the perfect crab salad.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 258kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat I tested with canned
- ⅓ cup diced celery
- ¾ cup mayonnaise homemade
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Drain crab and set aside.
- In a bowl mix the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Pour the sauce over the crab and gently fold the mixture together. Avoid over mixing to help keep the crab together.
- Taste for seasoning and add more if you choose to then cover and refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
- Serve with crackers, on a sandwich or over lettuce cups.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup (heaping) | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 1008mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg