Classic Crab Salad
Traditional dish · American
A timeless and elegant crab salad, perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a light meal. This recipe highlights the sweet, delicate flavor of fresh crab meat.
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Ingredients
- Lump crab meat1 pound
- Mayonnaise1/2 cup
- Celery1/4 cup, finely diced
- Lemon juice1 tablespoon
- Dijon mustard1 teaspoon
- Fresh chives1 tablespoon, chopped
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Gently pick through the crab meat to remove any shell fragments. Be careful not to break up the lumps too much.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- 3
Add the crab meat and diced celery to the bowl. Gently fold to combine, ensuring the crab meat is evenly coated with the dressing.
- 4
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Stir in the chopped fresh chives.
- 6
Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
