Cucumber Salad With Crab Meat (Printable Version)

Crisp cucumbers meet sweet crab in a light, tangy cream dressing. Fresh dill and lemon bring brightness to this elegant dish ready in just 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

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

→ 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; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
02 - Gently fold in crab meat and diced avocado if using.
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 serve with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of sweet crab meat and cool, crisp cucumbers is ridiculously refreshing
  • You can throw it together in the time it takes to pour a glass of white wine
  • It looks elegant enough for company but casual enough for a solo Tuesday dinner
02 -
  • This salad needs to sit for about 10 minutes after tossing so the flavors can mingle, but dont let it sit much longer or the cucumbers will start releasing water and get soggy
  • The dressing might seem thick at first, but the cucumbers will release some moisture and thin it out naturally
  • Fresh crab is obviously incredible, but good quality canned crab works surprisingly well here—just make sure it's the lump meat, not the shredded stuff
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons instead of slices for an even more elegant presentation
  • Let the crab meat come to room temperature for about 15 minutes before using—cold crab has less flavor

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