Description
Ina Garten’s crab salad delivers coastal elegance with minimal effort. Fresh lump crabmeat mixes with crisp celery, zesty green onions, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing, promising a refreshing seafood experience you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked
- ½ cup reduced-fat ranch dressing
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
Vegetables:
- ½ cup finely chopped celery, or more to taste
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Instructions
- Delicately shred 454 grams (1 pound) of imitation crabmeat into delicate, bite-sized fragments using your fingertips or a fork, ensuring the pieces remain tender and intact.
- Dice 120 milliliters (½ cup) of crisp celery into fine, uniform pieces, creating a refreshing crunch that complements the crab’s soft texture.
- Create a harmonious dressing by whisking together 120 milliliters (½ cup) of reduced-fat ranch dressing, 80 milliliters (⅓ cup) of mayonnaise, and 15 milliliters (1 tablespoon) of granulated sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and well-integrated.
- Enhance the dressing with 5 milliliters (1 teaspoon) of finely chopped fresh parsley, introducing a vibrant green accent and herbaceous undertone.
- Transfer the shredded crabmeat and diced celery into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a delightful base for the salad.
- Gently cascade the prepared dressing over the crab and celery, meticulously folding the ingredients to ensure every morsel receives an even coating of the creamy mixture.
- Seal the bowl with a protective plastic membrane and allow the salad to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, permitting the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prior to serving, softly redistribute the ingredients, optionally garnishing with additional chopped celery or parsley to elevate the visual and textural appeal.
Notes
- Personalize the dressing by experimenting with ranch and mayonnaise proportions, making it lighter with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
- Boost crunch and flavor by tossing in unexpected ingredients like crisp red onions, colorful bell peppers, or toasted slivered almonds for textural excitement.
- Accommodate dietary needs seamlessly by carefully checking ingredient labels for gluten-free options and choosing low-fat alternatives without sacrificing deliciousness.
- Trust your taste buds and continuously sample the mixture, allowing you to fine-tune seasonings and create a perfectly balanced salad that speaks to your unique palate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 252 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg