Ina Garten Crab Salad Recipe
This Ina Garten Crab Salad Recipe is perfect for you. It is very easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat.
- 1 cup real mayonnaise.
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard.
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
- 1/2 cup diced celery.
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced dill.
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- 1 tablespoon capers optional.
Instructions
Clean the Crab Meat
- Check the crab meat for shells. Be very gentle with the lumps. Do not break the big pieces.
Mix the Dressing
- Get a small bowl for the sauce. Add mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. Whisk them until they are very smooth.
Add Herbs and Spices
- Put the fresh dill into the sauce. Add the salt and the black pepper. Mix it well to spread the flavor.
Prep the Vegetables
- Chop your celery into very small bits. This adds a nice crunch to it. Add them to the large bowl.
Combine Everything
- Pour the dressing over the crab meat. Add the celery and capers now. Toss it all together very gently.
Chill the Salad
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Put it in the fridge for one hour. This makes the flavors much better.
Notes
- Use fresh crab meat. High quality meat tastes the best.
- Do not over-mix. Keep the crab lumps big and pretty.
- Use fresh dill. Dried herbs do not taste as good.
- Chill before serving. Cold salad tastes much more refreshing.
- Add lemon zest. It gives a bright, citrusy kick.
- Season at the end. Taste it before you serve it.