Cucumber with Crab Meat (Printable Version)

Crisp cucumbers meet sweet crab in a creamy, tangy dressing. Ready in 15 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

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

→ Seafood

04 - 7 oz fresh or canned crab meat, drained and picked over for shells

→ Dressing

05 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
06 - 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
11 - Lemon wedges

# How to Make:

01 - Slice cucumbers and green onions; place in large mixing bowl.
02 - Gently fold in crab meat and diced avocado.
03 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in small bowl until smooth.
04 - Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle with fresh dill, and accompany with lemon wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Its the kind of dish that makes you feel fancy without actually working hard
  • The cool crunch against sweet crab hits differently on hot days
  • You can assemble it in under 15 minutes and look like a culinary genius
02 -
  • Overmixing will turn your crab into mush, so fold everything together like you mean it but gently
  • This salad tastes infinitely better after chilling for 30 minutes, letting flavors meld
  • The dressing loosens as it sits, so dont be afraid to make it slightly thicker than you think you need
03 -
  • English cucumbers work beautifully here since they have thinner skin and fewer seeds
  • If using canned crab, rinse it gently and pat dry before adding to prevent watery dressing

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