Crabmeat Salad Deli Style Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: NaN
🍲 Yield: NaN
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Crabmeat Salad Deli Style, a quick and easy recipe perfect for any occasion. This salad combines the freshness of vegetables with the richness of crabmeat, all tossed in a creamy and tangy dressing. Whether you’re looking for a light lunch or a tasty snack, this recipe has got you covered!
Ingredients:
- 1 red onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/3 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 pinches of salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 lb crabmeat
Instructions:
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Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the diced red onion, chopped green bell pepper, finely sliced celery, and flaked crabmeat. Ensure the crabmeat is well flaked, either by using a food processor for no more than 3 seconds or by mixing it thoroughly by hand.
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Mix Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the creamy dressing.
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Combine: Pour the prepared dressing mixture over the crab and vegetable mixture. Gently toss the ingredients to coat them evenly with the dressing, ensuring everything is well combined.
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Chill: Cover the salad bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the taste of the salad.
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Serve: Once chilled, remove the crabmeat salad from the refrigerator and give it a final toss. Serve it as a refreshing lunch or snack option, perfect for any occasion.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 207.5
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Cholesterol: 30.2mg
- Sodium: 1176.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 23g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 10.9g
- Protein: 9.5g
Recipe Notes:
- This Crabmeat Salad Deli Style is versatile and can be customized to your taste preferences. Feel free to add extra ingredients such as diced avocado, shredded carrots, or chopped herbs for added freshness and flavor.
- Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or alongside your favorite crackers or bread for a complete meal or snack option.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Ensure the salad is well chilled before serving leftover portions.
