Crab Salad 🦀🥗:
Ingredients 🦀
– 1 pound crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation) 🦀
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise 🥫
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice 🍋
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 🍯
– 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning 🌿
– 1 celery stalk, finely chopped 🌿
– 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 🧅
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
– Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or chives 🌿
Preparation 🍳
1. Prepare Crab Meat: If using fresh or canned crab meat, gently drain and check for any shell pieces. If using imitation crab, shred or chop it into bite-sized pieces. 🦀
2. Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until smooth. 🥫🍋🍯🌿
3. Combine Ingredients: Add the crab meat, chopped celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl. If using, add the dill or chives. Gently fold everything together until well combined. 🦀🌿🧅
4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate the crab salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. 🕒❄️
5. Serve: Serve the crab salad chilled as a light lunch, appetizer, or on top of greens. Enjoy! 😋🍽️