Ooo, fancy-but-easy vibes 🦀✨ Perfect for parties or a “look at me being elegant” moment.
Elegant Crab Salad Cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz crab meat (lump or claw; imitation works too)
- ÂĽ cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp finely chopped celery
- 1 tbsp finely chopped red onion or shallot
- Salt & white pepper (or black)
- Optional: chopped fresh dill, parsley, or chives
For the cups (choose one)
- Butter lettuce leaves (classic + light)
- Endive leaves (extra elegant)
- Mini phyllo shells (party-perfect crunch)
- Cucumber cups (fresh & modern)
Instructions
- Mix gently
In a bowl, whisk mayo, lemon juice, and Dijon. Fold in celery, onion, herbs, and crab. Season lightly—don’t overpower the crab. - Chill
Refrigerate 15–30 minutes for best flavor. - Assemble
Spoon crab salad into your cups just before serving.
Elegant finishing touches
- Tiny lemon zest on top
- Microgreens or chives
- A few capers or salmon roe if you’re feeling luxe
Pro tips
- Keep it cold—crab salad shines when chilled
- If using phyllo, fill right before serving to keep them crisp
- Want it lighter? Swap half the mayo for Greek yogurt
Want a Old Hollywood style, Asian-inspired, or no-mayo citrus version?
