Jul 14 2026

Layered Crab Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Layered Crab 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

Crab Mixture

Toppings

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop the Romaine Lettuce

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl as the base.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Cherry Tomatoes

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and scatter them over the chopped romaine lettuce.

  3. 3

    Slice the Cucumber

    Peel and slice the cucumber into thin rounds, then add them to the salad bowl.

Making the Crab Mixture

  1. 4

    Combine the Crab Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Mix well until fully combined.

  2. 5

    Chop the Celery

    Finely chop the celery stalks and add them to the crab mixture.

  3. 6

    Slice the Green Onions

    Chop the green onions and incorporate them into the crab mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

Assembling the Salad

  1. 7

    Layer the Crab Mixture

    Spoon the crab mixture over the salad base in the bowl, spreading it evenly.

  2. 8

    Add the Toppings

    Dice the avocado and sprinkle it on top of the crab layer. Then sprinkle parsley and paprika for garnish.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve Immediately

    Serve the layered crab salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled option.

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