Description
This Golden Corral Crab Salad Recipe combines fresh crab meat with crisp vegetables like celery, bell peppers, and red onions, all tossed in a creamy lemon-mayo dressing. Perfect as a light meal or side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh crab meat (preferably lump or blue crab)
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crab Meat
Check the crab meat for any shells or cartilage. Shred or break the crab meat into bite-sized pieces, depending on your preference. Set aside. - Chop the Vegetables
Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion. Make sure the vegetables are evenly diced for a consistent texture throughout the salad. - Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning (if using). Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. - Combine the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the crab meat with the chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over the mixture and carefully fold everything together, ensuring the crab and vegetables are evenly coated without breaking up the crab meat too much. - Chill and Serve
Cover the crab salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley or dill and a wedge of lemon on the side. - Enjoy!
Serve the crab salad cold, either on its own, with crackers, over lettuce, or as part of a seafood platter.
Notes
For a healthier twist, you can substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise to reduce the fat content while still maintaining a creamy texture
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 00
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2,5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg