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Bowl of cool crab cucumber salad with lemon wedges and dill garnish on a wooden table

Cool Crab Cucumber Salad

This cool crab cucumber salad is the perfect easy summer meal—light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Made with lump crab meat, crisp cucumbers, and a creamy dill dressing, it comes together in minutes and needs no cooking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lump crab meat fresh or pasteurized
  • 2 large English cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges and extra dill for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Peel cucumbers if desired. Cut in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a spoon. Dice into 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a colander, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, and let drain for 10 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Stir in chopped dill.
  3. In a large bowl, gently fold together crab meat, drained cucumbers, and red onion.
  4. Pour dressing over crab mixture and fold gently until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Garnish with lemon wedges and extra dill if desired.