Colorful Black Bean And Crab Salad Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful black bean and crab salad is the perfect side dish for your next barbecue or potluck! Its zesty lime-cilantro dressing and a kick of jalapeno will complement grilled jerk chicken or barbecued steaks beautifully. This crowd-pleasing recipe is always a hit, so be prepared for requests! For extra heat, add finely chopped jalapeno directly to the salad.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 160.6 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Colorful Black Bean And Crab Salad

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How to Make Colorful Black Bean And Crab Salad

  1. Combine 1 cup cooked corn kernels, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 red bell pepper (finely diced), 1-2 serrano chilies (finely minced, adjust to your spice preference), 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions in a large bowl.
  2. In a separate small bowl, mash 2 cloves garlic with 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until a paste forms.
  3. Whisk in 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, and 1 tablespoon water to the garlic mixture until well combined.
  4. Slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup olive oil while whisking constantly to create an emulsion.
  5. Pour the dressing over the corn and bean mixture. Gently stir to combine.
  6. Add 1/2 pound cooked crab meat (picked and flaked). Stir gently to incorporate.
  7. Top with thinly sliced jalapeno peppers to taste.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

3g

Carbs

6g