Name: Chilled Corn and Crab Summer Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 oz crabmeat; 1 tbsp cilantro; 3 cups corn; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; pinch sugar; ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese; ½ tsp kosher salt; freshly ground pepper

Chilled Corn and Crab Summer Salad Recipe

Doralia Skinner Modified: November 12, 2023

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There are endless possibilities when it comes to corn. This unique summer salad pairs corn and crab that will taste just like summer should. Light and refreshing, you will not have any regrets about this.

How To Make Chilled Corn and Crab Summer Salad

An amazing salad that is both refreshing and savory at the same time! Perfect for those who'd rather have a salad with a bit of depth.

Prep: 10 mins

Refrigerate: 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 50 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

3 oz crabmeat
1 tbsp cilantro, and additional small leaves for garnish
3 cups corn
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
pinch sugar
⅓ cup mozzarella cheese
½ tsp kosher salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

Start your salad by heating 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add your corn to the skillet and cook until soft and tender, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool.
In a separate bowl mix together your lemon juice and sugar.
Pour in your remaining olive oil. Whisk until combined.
Combine your corn with your crabmeat.
Gently stir in your lemon mixture, salt, pepper and cilantro.
Add mozzarella.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.

Nutrition

Sugar: 11g
:
Calcium: 121mg
Calories: 441kcal
Carbohydrates: 50g
Cholesterol: 33mg
Fat: 22g
Fiber: 6g
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 590mg
Protein: 20g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Sodium: 1057mg
Vitamin A: 734IU
Vitamin C: 21mg

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