Cucumber With Crab Meat (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers and sweet crab tossed in a light, tangy dressing for a refreshing summer dish.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
03 - 1 small avocado, diced

→ Seafood

04 - 7 oz fresh or canned crab meat, drained and picked over for shells

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
06 - 1 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges

# Directions:

01 - Slice cucumbers and green onions; place in large mixing bowl.
02 - Gently fold crab meat and diced avocado into vegetables.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
04 - Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with chopped dill, and accompany with lemon wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The creamy tangy dressing balances the sweet crab perfectly without overwhelming delicate flavors
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy restaurant
  • You can prep everything ahead and toss it right before serving which makes it ideal for entertaining
02 -
  • Cold ingredients are crucial here so chill your cucumbers and crab meat before starting if possible
  • Fold everything together gently rather than stirring vigorously to keep those nice chunks of crab intact
  • The salad is best within an hour of dressing but still delicious the next day though the cucumbers will release some water
03 -
  • English cucumbers are worth seeking out for their thin skin and minimal seeds but regular cucumbers work perfectly fine
  • Gently pat your crab meat dry with paper towels before adding so the dressing doesn't become too thin

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