Ingredients
– 1 pound fresh crab meat (preferably lump crab meat)
– 1 medium cucumber, diced
– 1 ripe avocado, cubed
– 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
– 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
– 1 lime, juiced
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Creating your Fresh Crab Salad is simple and can be achieved in just a few easy steps:
1. Prep Ingredients: Start by preparing all your fresh ingredients. Dice the cucumber, cube the avocado, and chop the bell pepper and onion.
2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, cucumber, avocado, red bell pepper, and red onion.
3. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
4. Dress the Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients without breaking the crab meat.
5. Garnish: Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top for a burst of color and added flavor.
6. Chill (Optional): If time allows, refrigerate the salad for about 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
7. Serve: Scoop the salad into bowls or onto plates. Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature.
These easy-to-follow steps will guide you in creating a Fresh Crab Salad that is not only delicious but also a visual treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 22g