Creamy Cheesy Crab Salad
Dive into the ultimate blend of indulgence and freshness with this Creamy Cheesy Crab Salad! Featuring tender, flaky lump crab meat, shredded cheddar cheese, and a velvety dressing made from rich mayonnaise, tangy sour cream, and a splash of zesty lemon juice, this recipe is a seafood lover's dream. Crunchy celery and finely diced red onion add a refreshing bite, while fresh dill and a hint of paprika provide vibrant flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy, no-fuss salad is perfect for a quick lunch, an elegant appetizer, or a satisfying sandwich filling. Serve it chilled for the best flavor and wow your guests with this luxurious yet simple dish that showcases the best of creamy, cheesy, and crab-forward goodness!
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Ingredients
- 450 grams Lump crab meat
- 200 grams Cheddar cheese
- 120 milliliters Mayonnaise
- 120 milliliters Sour cream
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the ingredients. Chop the celery into small, bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the red onion. Shred the cheddar cheese, if not pre-shredded.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Add the lump crab meat to the bowl, gently breaking it into smaller chunks with your hands or a fork. Be careful not to shred it too finely, as you want to maintain some texture in the salad.
Step 4
Add the chopped celery, diced red onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh dill to the bowl.
Step 5
Using a spatula, gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the crab salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve the creamy cheesy crab salad chilled, either on its own, as a sandwich filling, or alongside crackers for a delicious appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1026.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2232.2 |
| Total Fat 165.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 53.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 558.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4682.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 63.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.3g | |
| Protein 120.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1231.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2338.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories