Crab Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A creamy, zesty crab salad with water chestnuts and a horseradish dressing
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Crab Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 348.0

Description

This refreshing crab salad combines tender frozen crab meat with crunchy water chestnuts and fresh asparagus for a delightful texture contrast. The dressing, made with yogurt, horseradish, mustard, and a touch of soy sauce, adds a creamy yet tangy flavor profile that complements the sweetness of the seafood. It is an elegant yet simple dish, perfect for light summer lunches, picnics, or as a sophisticated appetizer served on crisp lettuce leaves. The ingredients come together quickly, making it an ideal choice for weeknight meals or when you need a satisfying, low-effort option that still feels special. Garnished with fresh parsley, this salad offers a burst of color and freshness in every bite.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Thaw the frozen crab meat completely in the refrigerator overnight or under cold running water, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Blanch fresh asparagus spears in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking.
  3. Drain the asparagus well, pat dry, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together plain yogurt, horseradish, mustard, low-calorie mayonnaise, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the thawed crab meat, chopped asparagus, sliced green onions, and sliced water chestnuts.
  6. Pour the prepared dressing over the crab mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly without breaking up the crab meat.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Arrange crisp lettuce leaves on serving plates.
  9. Spoon the chilled crab salad onto the lettuce leaves.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 348.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.4g7%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 284.0mg95%
Sodium 1160.0mg49%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 72.0g144%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: crab salad, seafood salad, crab recipe, water chestnut, horseradish dressing, yogurt dressing, asparagus salad, lettuce wraps, light lunch, summer recipe, appetizer, easy dinner
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