Crab Salad ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿฅ—:

Ingredients ๐Ÿฆ€
โ€“ 1 pound crab meat (fresh, canned, or imitation) ๐Ÿฆ€
โ€“ 1/2 cup mayonnaise ๐Ÿฅซ
โ€“ 2 tablespoons lemon juice ๐Ÿ‹
โ€“ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard ๐Ÿฏ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1 celery stalk, finely chopped ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ Salt and pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ Optional: 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or chives ๐ŸŒฟ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
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. ๐Ÿฆ€

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. ๐Ÿฅซ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿฏ๐ŸŒฟ

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. ๐Ÿฆ€๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿง…

4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate the crab salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. ๐Ÿ•’โ„๏ธ

5. Serve: Serve the crab salad chilled as a light lunch, appetizer, or on top of greens. Enjoy! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ