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Yummy Crab Salad Recipe

Craving a light yet flavorful dish? This Yummy Crab Salad recipe, straight from our company cookbook, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Imagine succulent crab meat tossed in a creamy, zesty dressing of sour cream, green chilies, and fresh cilantro. The best part? Minimal cooking time – mostly chilling to perfection! Get ready for a taste sensation that's both simple and sophisticated.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 1011.8 kcal
Protein 126g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Yummy Crab Salad

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How to Make Yummy Crab Salad

  1. Finely chop 1/2 cup red onion and 1/4 cup cilantro. Mince 2-3 green chilies (adjust to your spice preference).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, the chopped onion, cilantro, green chilies, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
  3. Gently fold in 1 1/2 pounds of cooked crab meat. Be careful not to overmix.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 hours) to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it chills, the better it tastes!
  5. Serve chilled, optionally garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

246 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

156g

Carbs

23g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Appetizers Lunch Salads Seafood Easy No Cook Refrigerator Beginner Cook Crab Dietary Low Calorie Low Carb Inexpensive Low In Something Shellfish Equipment Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less Technique 4 Hours Or Less