Crab Salad with Orange Spice Dressing

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing Crab Salad with Orange Spice Dressing, a dish that perfectly balances fresh, oceanic flavors with a zesty citrus kick. Featuring tender crab meat nestled atop a crisp bed of mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, cool cucumber slices, and a tangy hint of red onion, this recipe is a symphony of texture and taste. The star of the dish is the homemade orange spice dressing, a fragrant blend of freshly squeezed orange juice, a touch of honey, and warm spices like cinnamon and paprika, bringing a subtle depth to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook salad is ideal for a quick, elegant appetizer or a light main course. Garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious—perfect for impressing dinner guests or pampering yourself at home. Healthy, flavorful, and delightfully easy to prepare, this crab salad is your perfect go-to for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams crab meat (fresh or canned, drained)
• 150 grams mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, lettuce)
• 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
• 200 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 60 ml orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the orange spice dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, ground cinnamon, ground paprika, salt, black pepper, and orange zest until well combined. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, sliced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.

Step 3

Gently add the crab meat to the salad bowl, ensuring that it's evenly distributed without breaking the chunks of crab too much.

Step 4

Drizzle the prepared orange spice dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding a pinch of salt or pepper as desired.

Step 6

Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the salad for a burst of flavor and color (optional).

Step 7

Serve the crab salad immediately, either as a light main dish or as an appetizer. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1141.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	826.6

Total Fat 47.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 158.8mg	0%
Sodium 2383.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 44.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 61.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 442.1mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2565.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.8%

Protein: 29.1%

Carbs: 21.1%