Middle Eastern Crab Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
My family absolutely loves this refreshing Middle Eastern crab salad, and I think you will too. It comes together in just 45 minutes total, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests without stress. The fresh parsley isn't just delicious, it's packed with vitamin K and antioxidants that are wonderful for your health. What I adore most is how simple it is to prepare with everyday ingredients, yet it tastes impressively restaurant quality. The warm spices like cumin and coriander give it such an authentic flavor that your guests will be asking for the recipe.
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Ingredients
- 400crab meat
- 1red onion
- 1 gparsley
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- 1 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin
- 1 teaspooncoriander
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 loafpita bread(crumbled)
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid breaking the crab meat.
- 2
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Tip: Add more lemon juice if you prefer a tangier salad.
- 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: This step is crucial to allow the flavors to develop and the crab meat to stay moist.
- 4
Just before serving, crumble the pita bread into the salad and mix well.
Tip: This adds a nice crunch to the salad.
- 5
Serve the Middle Eastern Crab Salad chilled, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Tip: You can also serve it at room temperature if you prefer.
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