Description
Crab salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that beautifully combines sweet crab meat with crisp vegetables and zesty dressing. Perfect for picnics, garden parties, or quick lunches, this delightful recipe is sure to impress. With its vibrant colors and satisfying textures, it’s a go-to option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup imitation crab meat
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup dill pickle relish
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the cucumber, celery, red bell pepper, and dill pickles into small pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sour cream and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add the imitation crab meat, cucumber, celery, red bell pepper, and dill pickle relish to the bowl. Gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; stir gently to combine.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra dill or lemon slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 115g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added creaminess, substitute avocado or incorporate jalapeños for a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.