Crab Cocktail Salad
Treat your taste buds to the refreshing elegance of a Crab Cocktail Salad, a perfect combination of fresh, crisp ingredients and indulgent flavors. This quick and easy no-cook recipe features tender chunks of crab meat (fresh or canned) paired with a medley of vibrant romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, creamy avocado, and delicate red onion slices. Tossed in a zesty cocktail sauce and mayonnaise dressing with a hint of lemon, every bite oozes bright, tangy, and savory goodness. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner starter, or even a holiday appetizer, this seafood salad is ready in just 15 minutes and delivers restaurant-quality flair right at home. Whether you’re looking for a healthy, low-carb dish or an impressive seafood creation, this Crab Cocktail Salad is a feast for both the eyes and palate, peppered lightly with fresh parsley for a decorative and flavorful finish.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 piece avocado, diced
- 0.5 piece red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 piece lemon, juiced
- 0.5 cup cocktail sauce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. In a small bowl, combine the cocktail sauce, mayonnaise, and juice from half the lemon. Mix well and set aside.
Step 2
2. In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced avocado, and thinly sliced red onion.
Step 3
3. Gently fold in the crab meat, being careful not to break it apart too much.
Step 4
4. Drizzle the prepared cocktail sauce dressing over the ingredients in the bowl. Squeeze in the juice from the other half of the lemon, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Step 5
5. Carefully toss the salad until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
Step 6
6. Divide the salad into 4 serving bowls or plates.
Step 7
7. Garnish each portion with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley for an added touch of flavor and color.
Step 8
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Crab Cocktail Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1316.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 938.9 |
| Total Fat 48.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 188.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2651.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.7g | |
| Protein 63.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 423.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3152.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories