Crab Salad
This crab salad is a refreshing dish that combines sweet crab meat with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, perfect for light lunches or summer gatherings.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz. fresh crab meat
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: fresh crab meat, mixed salad greens, bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and herbs.
- Rinse the salad greens thoroughly and pat dry.
- Chop the bell peppers and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad greens, chopped vegetables, and crab meat.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture.
- Toss gently to combine, ensuring the crab meat is evenly distributed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g