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Creamy crab cucumber salad with fresh dill and lemon in a white bowl

Creamy Crab Cucumber Salad with Dill and Lemon

A light, refreshing salad that comes together in minutes with lump crab meat, crisp cucumbers, and a zesty lemon-dill dressing. Perfect for summer lunches or easy entertaining.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lump crab meat picked over for shells
  • 2 medium English cucumbers about 1 pound total
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons fresh dill finely chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small shallot finely minced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Slice the cucumbers thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline. Place in a colander set over a bowl and toss with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Let drain for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. While cucumbers drain, in a medium bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced shallot, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. Gently fold the crab meat into the dressing mixture, being careful not to break up the lumps too much.
  4. Pat the drained cucumber slices dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
  5. Add the dried cucumber slices to the crab mixture and fold gently until evenly distributed.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  7. Serve immediately garnished with extra dill sprigs and lemon wedges on the side.