Cucumber Crab Salad
Fresh, vibrant, and delightfully refreshing, this Cucumber Crab Salad is a perfect balance of crisp textures and creamy flavors. Featuring succulent chunks of imitation or fresh crab meat, crunchy cucumber slices, and a zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, fresh dill, and lemon juice, this dish is ideal for warm-weather gatherings or an effortless weekday meal. A sprinkling of green onion adds a mild, savory kick, while the fresh lemon juice ties everything together with a tangy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this chilled salad makes a fantastic side dish or light main course that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Serve it at your next cookout or enjoy it on its own for a quick, healthy lunch.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Cucumber
- 200 grams Imitation crab meat or fresh crab meat
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 stalks Green onion
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Cut the cucumbers into thin half-moon slices.
Step 2
Tear or chop the crab meat into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Step 3
Chop the green onions finely, and add them to the bowl with the crab meat.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and chopped dill to make the dressing.
Step 5
Add the sliced cucumbers to the mixing bowl with the crab and green onions.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.
Step 8
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Step 9
Serve cold as a side dish or a light main course.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (694.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 595.7 |
| Total Fat 34.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 85mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2391.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 57.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.2g | |
| Protein 18.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 116.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 942.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories