Keto Crab Salad


This keto crab salad is delicious. This salad is very healthy, light and full of protein so it is the best for lunch if you are following a keto diet. We can mainly serve this keto crab salad as a light lunch but you can also make this crab salad as a side dish for a family get-together or as a dinner starter. This crab salad consists of creamy mayonnaise, tangy lemon and fresh dill. This crab salad contains only 3g net carbs and 1g fiber.


Statistics
Calories: 330 kcal
Course: Salad
Preparation Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Diet: Keto, Low Carb
Total Time: 20 minutes
Serving Size: 1 cup

Utensils
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Baking pot
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients
  • 12 oz fresh crab meat
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1. Table spoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1. Fresh dill
  • ¼ cup celery
  • 2. Tablespoons red onion
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2. Hard-boiled eggs, chopped.
  • ¼ cup chopped cucumber
  • Lettuce leaves or mixed greens
  • Olives or capers

Instructions
  1. If we are using fresh crab meat, we can remove any remaining shell or cartilage.
  2. We can finely chop the red onion and celery.
  3. These ingredients will slightly cut the salad and give it a sweetness, making it more filling.
  4. Then, for added freshness, cut the cucumber into small pieces as well.
  5. Put these ingredients in a bowl and space it in the corner.
  6. Take a separate bowl and add the lemon juice, mayonnaise, dill, mustard, and lemon zest to it and mix with a spatula.
  7. We can mix all the ingredients until the dressing is smooth and mixed.
  8. Then we can combine the prepared crab meat, celery, red onion, and cucumber in a large mixing bowl.
  9. You can carefully mix the items after adding the dressing so that they are all evenly coated.
  10. We can adjust the ingredients by adding more salt and pepper or increase the amount of mustard, lemon juice, or dill to our liking after tasting the salad.
  11. We can also add some extra garlic powder to this salad so that it can help enhance the flavor and aroma of the salad.
  12. Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap to ensure maximum flavor.
  13. Refrigerate it for at least half an hour so that the flavors can blend together properly.
  14. When cool, we can re-mix the keto crab salad.
  15. Enjoy it with mixed greens or lettuce leaves. You can add more fresh dill, capers, or olives as a garnish.

Tips
  • We can use fresh crab meat instead of imitation crab to get the best flavor and texture because you cannot get the same flavor, sweetness, and texture with imitation crab.
  • You should make mayonnaise at home by mixing olive oil or avocado oil with egg because homemade mayonnaise is healthy and fresh without harmful oils and preservatives.
  • We can keep the crab salad in the refrigerator for at least half an hour. This can help make this salad flavorful and delicious and it also makes this salad creamy and delicious.

Storage Information
Refrigerator
Keep the crab salad in a closed box for 2 days, because if we store it for more than two days, the fresh crab meat will start to dry out.
Freezer
We are not able to store this crab salad because it contains mayonnaise and crab. So if we freeze them, they will change their texture.

Frequently Asked Questions
Is this crab salad low in carbohydrates?
This crab salad contains only 4 g of carbohydrates, 22 g of protein, 1 g of fiber and 3 g of net carbohydrates.
Is it possible to use real crab meat instead of imitation crab?
You can use imitation crab but its taste and quality will not be the same as fresh crab. We need to make sure that the imitation crab is of high quality.
Can we make this crab salad ahead of time?
It can be prepared the night before or a few hours in advance. We can cover the salad with a lid or plastic wrap to keep it fresh in the refrigerator.
What can I use instead of dill?
You can use tarragon or parsley instead of dill for a different flavor.
How can we store this crab salad?
Keep the crab salad in a closed box for 2 days, because if we store it for more than two days, the fresh crab meat will start to dry out. We are not able to store this crab salad because it contains mayonnaise and crab. So if we freeze it, it will change its texture.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 330 kcal
Fat: 28g
Protein: 22 g
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Total Carbs: 4 g
Fiber: 1g
Net Carbs: 3g
Servings: 4
Sodium: 800 mg
Cholesterol: 180 mg