Description
A light and refreshing Cucumber Crab Salad combining crisp cucumbers and tender crab meat tossed in a zesty lemon-dill mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a nutritious appetizer or a light lunch, this salad is quick to prepare and delightfully flavorful.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup crab meat, shredded
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Cucumbers and Crab: In a large bowl, gently mix the diced cucumbers and shredded crab meat to distribute them evenly.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber and crab mixture in the large bowl.
- Toss Gently: Toss all ingredients gently to coat the cucumber and crab evenly with the dressing, ensuring all flavors are well blended without breaking the crab meat.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the salad and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to serve cool.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh crab meat or high-quality canned crab meat.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Can be served on lettuce leaves or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
- Chilling enhances the flavor but can be served immediately if short on time.
- Optionally, add a dash of paprika or a few sliced green onions for extra flavor and color.
