Description
A refreshing and easy salad with crisp cucumbers and succulent crab meat, dressed in a creamy, zesty dressing. Perfect for summer meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, diced
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced cucumbers and lump crab meat. Gently mix so you don’t break apart the crab too much.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, parsley, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber and crab mixture, tossing gently to combine.
- Chill: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Notes
Choosing fresh ingredients and allowing ample chilling time enhances flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg