Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsBubbaCrab Cake Salad Recipe

Crab Cake Salad Recipe

Inspired by Bubba
Time40m
Serves2

Two pan-seared crab cakes, mixed greens, zucchini, squash, bell pepper, onion, lima beans, corn, tomatoes and charred lemon buttermilk dressing.

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Ingredients

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Crab Cakes

Dressing

Method

Crab Cakes Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Crab Cake Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine crab meat, panko bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, green onion, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

  2. 2

    Form Crab Cakes

    Shape the mixture into two large patties, ensuring they hold together well.

  3. 3

    Cook Crab Cakes

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Salad Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare Vegetables

    In a large salad bowl, combine mixed greens, sliced zucchini, sliced squash, sliced bell pepper, sliced onion, cooked lima beans, cooked corn, and halved tomatoes.

  2. 5

    Toss Salad

    Gently toss the vegetables together until evenly mixed.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Assembly

  1. 7

    Serve Salad

    Place the mixed salad on plates, top with the pan-seared crab cakes, and drizzle with the charred lemon buttermilk dressing.

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