The House Crabmeat Salad Recipe
Make The House Crabmeat Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Crabmeat
Dressing
Method
Preparing the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Prepare Greens
Rinse the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water, then spin dry or pat dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber into thin rounds, and finely chop the red onion.
- 3
Combine Base Ingredients
In a large salad bowl, add the washed mixed greens, chopped cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and chopped red onion. Toss gently to combine.
Preparing the Crabmeat
- 4
Mix Crabmeat
In a medium bowl, combine the fresh crabmeat with lemon juice and Old Bay seasoning. Gently fold the mixture to ensure the crabmeat is well-coated without breaking it apart.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Assembling the Salad
- 6
Combine Salad and Dressing
Drizzle the dressing over the salad base and toss gently to coat the greens and vegetables evenly.
- 7
Add Crabmeat
Top the dressed salad with the crabmeat mixture, allowing it to sit on top without mixing it in too much.
- 8
Serve
Serve the crabmeat salad immediately for the best flavor and freshness. Garnish with additional Old Bay seasoning if desired.