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Description
A refreshing and light cucumber salad featuring tender crab meat, perfect for a healthy lunch or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups crab meat, flaked
- 2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the flaked crab meat, sliced cucumbers, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh dill if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Add other vegetables like chopped celery or red onion for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use imitation crab meat for a more economical option.
- Consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper for a hint of spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg