Description
Quick Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat: A Refreshing Delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers: Thinly sliced.
- 1 cup crab meat: Fresh or canned, drained.
- 1/4 cup red onion: Finely chopped.
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes: Halved.
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley: Chopped (optional).
- 3 tablespoons olive oil: For richness.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice: For brightness.
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard: For flavor.
- Salt and pepper: To taste.
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumbers: Thinly slice the cucumbers and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- Add Other Vegetables: Add the finely chopped red onion and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
- Incorporate Crab Meat: Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
- Combine Dressing Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt and pepper until well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber and crab mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
- Garnish: If using, sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Chill and Enjoy: Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cucumber Salad with Crab