A handful of fresh ingredients and no heat required: this classic crab salad delivers sweet, tender lump crabmeat in a light citrus dressing, ready in under 15 minutes. Built around just six core components, it works equally well as a quick weekday lunch, a refined appetizer, or a refreshing warm-weather dish. The recipe serves four for less than $12.
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- —Ready in 15 minutes, no cooking needed
- —Only 6 ingredients, serves 4 for under $12
- —Gluten-free, low-carb, and naturally nut-free
Six ingredients that let the crab take center stage
The foundation of this salad is 1 lb (450g) of fresh or high-quality canned lump crabmeat, carefully picked over to remove any shell fragments and patted dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture is essential — residual liquid dilutes the dressing and dulls the natural sweetness of the crab.
