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Fresh cucumber crab salad with dill in a white bowl, garnished with lemon wedges

Cucumber Crab Salad with Fresh Dill

This refreshing cucumber crab salad combines crisp cucumbers, sweet crab meat, and fresh dill in a light dressing. Perfect for parties, it's easy to make ahead and always impresses guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt for draining cucumbers
  • 1 pound lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Place sliced cucumbers in a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Toss gently and let drain for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. While cucumbers drain, in a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the crab meat into the yogurt mixture, being careful not to break up the lumps too much.
  4. Rinse the salted cucumbers under cold water and pat very dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
  5. Add the drained cucumbers, chopped red onion, and fresh dill to the crab mixture. Fold everything together gently until evenly combined.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
  7. Serve chilled with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over individual portions.