Name: My Go-To Classic Crab Salad with Lemon and Dill
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 lb lump crab meat (real, fresh or pasteurized, well-drained); 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise (or light mayo, or a mix with Greek yogurt); 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 1/4 small red onion, very finely diced; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste); 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

Description

This is the ultimate easy, creamy, and fresh crab salad recipe perfect for any occasion. It’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser and comes together in mere minutes.

Ingredients

1 lb lump crab meat (real, fresh or pasteurized, well-drained)
1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise (or light mayo, or a mix with Greek yogurt)
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1/4 small red onion, very finely diced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crab: Carefully drain any liquid from the crab meat. Gently pick through the crab to remove any shell fragments. Flake the crab into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
2. Chop Vegetables & Herbs: Finely dice the celery and red onion. Chop the fresh dill and parsley.
3. Make the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add the prepared crab meat, diced celery, red onion, chopped dill, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold all ingredients together with a spatula until evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the crab.
5. Chill & Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (more salt, pepper, or lemon juice). For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled.

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins