Crab and Mango Salad with Lime
Crab and Mango Salad with Lime A refreshing, tropical-inspired dish bursting with bright flavors and vibrant colors! This Crab and Mango Salad combines sweet, juicy mango with tender crab meat, crisp veggies, and a zesty lime dressing that ties everything together beautifully.
Ingredients
- For the Salad
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat (or imitation crab, chopped)
- 1 large ripe mango, diced
- 1 small cucumber, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or mint, chopped
- Mixed greens or butter lettuce (optional for serving)
- For the Lime Dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or fish sauce (optional for depth)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice the mango and cucumber into small cubes.
- Chop the red bell pepper and thinly slice the onion.
- Place the fresh crab meat in a large mixing bowl.
- Add mango, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and chopped cilantro or mint.
- In a separate bowl, whisk lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, honey, ginger, soy sauce (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Taste the dressing and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed.
- Pour the dressing over the crab mixture.
- Toss gently to avoid breaking the crab pieces.
- If using avocado, add it last and fold carefully.
- Plate the salad on a bed of mixed greens or serve as is.