Delicious Crab Salad Gathering (Ready-to-Print Version)

Succulent crab, crisp vegetables, and creamy dressing create a dish ideal for warm-weather entertaining.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Seafood

01 - 1 pound fresh lump crab meat, checked for shells and drained

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup finely diced celery
03 - 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

→ Dressing

04 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Herbs and Seasoning

06 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or parsley
07 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange all components before starting. Examine crab meat for shell fragments, then place cleaned crab meat in a large bowl. Wash and dice celery into 1/4-inch pieces. Dice red bell pepper to similar size. Finely chop fresh herbs. Squeeze lemon juice into a small bowl.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and lemon juice. Blend thoroughly until smooth. Add kosher salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed.
03 - To the large bowl containing diced celery and red bell pepper, gently add the crab meat and chopped herbs. Pour over the prepared dressing. Carefully fold ingredients together, maintaining generous crab pieces, until evenly coated.
04 - Cover the prepared crab salad tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to develop and texture to set.
05 - Present chilled crab salad in bowls, on lettuce leaves, or inside avocado halves as desired. Optionally garnish with sliced lemon or fresh dill sprigs before serving for enhanced visual appeal.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Use only high-quality real crab meat for best flavor; avoid imitation crab as it lacks authentic taste and texture.
02 - Allowing the salad to chill before serving improves both flavor harmony and texture.
03 - Chop all vegetables to an even size for balanced mouthfeel and integration.
04 - Serve the salad on lettuce leaves or in individual jars for elegant presentation at events.
05 - Adjust mayonnaise quantity based on desired creaminess without overpowering the main seafood element.

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