Description
Looking for a refreshing, easy recipe that’s perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or healthy snack? This Chilled Cucumber Crab Salad combines crisp cucumbers with tender crab meat in a creamy, zesty dressing. It’s one of those go-to food ideas that feels both elegant and effortless—ideal for warm days, meal prep, or fresh dinner ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups lump crab meat
2 medium cucumbers
1/4 cup red onion
1/4 cup celery
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers into rounds or half-moons, then pat them dry.
2. Carefully check the crab meat and remove any shells, keeping the chunks intact.
3. Finely dice the red onion and celery, then chop the parsley and chives.
4. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, and garlic powder.
5. Add cucumbers, crab meat, onion, celery, and herbs into a large bowl.
6. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra lemon juice if needed.
8. Cover and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality lump crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
Always dry cucumbers to prevent a watery salad.
Chill before serving to enhance flavor and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: quick lunch, easy dinner, healthy salad, seafood salad, crab recipe, fresh salad ideas