Crab salad is a delicious and light meal that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. It can be served as a main course, side dish or even as an appetizer. This recipe is easy to make and will be sure to please any crowd. It's packed with lots of flavor and texture from the different ingredients. Read on to find out how to make this tasty dish!
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients: 500g of cooked crab meat, 1 red onion, 1 carrot, 2 celery stalks, a bunch of fresh parsley, 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Instructions
Begin by finely chopping the red onion, carrot and celery stalks and adding them to a large bowl. Next, add the cooked crab meat, chopped fresh parsley and the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and smoked paprika. Mix everything together and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Serving
Once the salad is ready, it can be served immediately or chilled in the fridge for up to an hour before serving. The crab salad can be served as a side dish, main course or as an appetizer. It also goes great with some crusty bread and a glass of white wine!
Variations
This delicious crab salad can be enjoyed as is, but it can also be tweaked to suit different tastes. If desired, some diced red pepper or corn can be added to the salad for a bit of sweetness. Alternatively, some fresh herbs such as dill or chives can also be added for extra flavor. For a bit of crunch, some toasted almond or walnuts can be sprinkled on top.
Storage
Any leftover crab salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place the crab salad in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until heated through. Alternatively, it can be enjoyed cold as well!
Conclusion
This delicious recipe for crab salad is a great way to enjoy crab meat in a light and flavorful meal. It can be served as a main course, side dish or appetizer and can be enjoyed as is or tweaked with different ingredients. It's sure to be a hit with any crowd!
