Description
A light and refreshing cucumber crab salad combining crisp cucumbers, tender crab meat, and a creamy lemon-dill dressing, perfect as a quick appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup crab meat, shredded
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add diced cucumbers and shredded crab meat and gently mix to combine the main components of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined to create the flavorful dressing.
- Add Dressing to Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber and crab mixture evenly to ensure every bite is flavorful.
- Toss Salad: Gently toss the salad ingredients with the dressing until evenly coated, taking care not to break up the crab meat.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld and the salad chill for optimal refreshment.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor, but canned or imitation crab can be substituted if needed.
- Adjust lemon juice and dill amounts to taste to customize the dressing.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and taste experience.
- This salad can be served on its own, with crackers, or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
