Crab Salad Recipe

Name: Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons canned adobo sauce (from chipotle chiles in adobo); 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper (from about 1/2 bell pepper); 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish; 1 pound cooked Dungeness crab meat, picked; 4 avocados, peeled, pitted

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons canned adobo sauce (from chipotle chiles in adobo)
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper (from about 1/2 bell pepper)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
1 pound cooked Dungeness crab meat, picked
4 avocados, peeled, pitted

1
Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, adobo sauce, ketchup and lime juice together in a large bowl.
2
Season with some salt and pepper.
3
Fold in the bell peppers and chopped cilantro.
4
Then fold in the crab.
5
Cut a thin slice off the rounded side of the avocadoes so that they sit flat on a plate.
6
Place the avocado halves, flat-side down, on a platter.
7
Fill the cavities with the crab mixture, dividing equally.
8
Garnish with a cilantro sprig.
9
Serve cold.

279

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons canned adobo sauce (from chipotle chiles in adobo), 2 tablespoons ketchup, and more.

Yes, Crab Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Crab Salad

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