Crab and Corn Salad with Cilantro Dressing
Elevate your summer dining with this vibrant Crab and Corn Salad with Cilantro Dressing—a refreshing fusion of coastal flavors and garden-fresh produce. Sweet, succulent crab meat pairs beautifully with crisp corn kernels, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers, while a zesty cilantro-lime dressing ties it all together with a bright, tangy finish. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect quick and healthy dish for warm-weather gatherings. Serve it chilled as a light lunch, a flavorful starter, or a stunning side dish that’s sure to impress.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Crab meat (cooked and picked)
- 1.5 cups Fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked crab meat, fresh corn kernels, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and finely chopped red onion. Gently toss to combine.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, prepare the cilantro dressing by blending the chopped fresh cilantro leaves, olive oil, fresh lime juice, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and emulsified.
Step 3
Pour the cilantro dressing over the crab and vegetable mixture. Gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 4
Cover and refrigerate the salad for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 5
Serve chilled as a light meal or as a side dish. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1418.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1303.8 |
| Total Fat 66.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g | |
| Cholesterol 240.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6113.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 84.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 29.3g | |
| Protein 104.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 732.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3402.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories