Description
Experience a burst of tropical flavor with this Zesty Lime Crab Salad, featuring fresh crab meat tossed with crunchy vegetables and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches, this salad is not only visually appealing but also easy to prepare, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing taste that will have your friends asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- In a large bowl, mix crab meat, cucumber, red bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño (if using) gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drizzle the dressing over the crab mixture and fold gently until coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve in lettuce cups or on plates and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg