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Cottage Cheese Crab Salad For Two Recipe

Craving a quick, healthy, and delicious lunch? This Cottage Cheese Crab Salad is your answer! Light, zesty, and surprisingly easy to make, this recipe combines creamy cottage cheese with succulent crab meat, crisp veggies, and a touch of zing. Served over fresh romaine lettuce, it's the perfect satisfying yet refreshing meal for two. Ready in under 15 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 258.8 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 4.3 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cottage Cheese Crab Salad For Two

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How to Make Cottage Cheese Crab Salad For Two

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper.
  2. Gently stir in 1/2 cup flaked crab meat, 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more pepper, mustard, or garlic powder to your liking.
  4. Serve immediately on a bed of fresh romaine lettuce leaves. Garnish with 2 tomato wedges per serving for a pop of color and extra freshness.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

28g

Carbs

6g

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15 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Healthy Lunch Main Dish Seafood Easy Crab Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Shellfish Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less