Summertime Crab Salad

Celebrate the flavors of the season with this vibrant Summertime Crab Salad, a light and refreshing dish perfect for warm-weather gatherings. Packed with tender lump crab meat, crisp English cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and buttery avocado, this recipe combines fresh ingredients for a colorful, nutrient-rich meal. Sweet corn and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing elevate the salad with a bright, tangy finish, while fresh herbs like dill and parsley provide a fragrant, garden-fresh touch. Served atop a bed of mixed greens, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for a quick lunch, a healthy appetizer, or an elegant alfresco dining option. Perfectly balanced and bursting with summer flavors, this crab salad is sure to become a seasonal favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound lump crab meat
• 1 medium, diced English cucumber
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup, cooked sweet corn kernels
• 1 large, diced avocado
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the lump crab meat, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, cooked sweet corn kernels, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, fresh dill, and fresh parsley. Be careful not to break apart the crab meat.

Step 2

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the crab and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 5

To serve, place 1 cup of mixed salad greens on each plate. Top with a generous portion of the crab salad.

Step 6

Garnish with extra fresh dill if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1099.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1286.6

Total Fat 79.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.6g
Cholesterol 240.1mg	0%
Sodium 2943.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.1g
Protein 92.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 399.9mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 3479.7mg	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: 53.2%

Protein: 27.4%

Carbs: 19.3%