Description
Chilled Cucumber Crab Salad is a light, zesty, and refreshing summer salad combining crisp cucumbers with delicate crab meat and a tangy Greek yogurt or mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a nutritious, cool meal or appetizer, it offers bright flavors, vibrant colors, and easy preparation in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 fresh cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 8 oz fresh or canned crab meat, drained and separated
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers: Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers. Peeling is optional; leaving the skin on adds crunch and vibrant color.
- Drain and separate crab meat: If using canned crab, drain well and gently separate lumps to keep the texture light and fluffy.
- Chop the onions and herbs: Finely dice the red onion and chop the fresh dill to add sharpness and bright flavor.
- Mix the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Toss everything together: In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, crab meat, onions, and dill. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Chill before serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld and the salad stays cool and refreshing.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat when possible for better flavor and texture.
- Slice cucumbers thinly to maintain crunch without overpowering the crab.
- Always chill the salad before serving to deepen flavors and enhance refreshment.
- Season with salt carefully, as crab meat is naturally salty.
- Serve chilled for the best cooling summer experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: chilled cucumber crab salad, summer salad, refreshing crab salad, gluten free salad, no cook salad
