Best 11 Crab Salad With Buttermilk Dressing Recipes

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Crab salad is a classic summertime dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and backyard barbecues. It is made with fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings. Buttermilk dressing is a creamy, tangy dressing that is the perfect complement to the sweet crab meat. The best crab salad with buttermilk dressing is the one that you make yourself, so here is a recipe for the perfect crab salad with buttermilk dressing.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Two steps and 10 minutes is all you need to toss this crab, lettuce and tomato salad - perfect for dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup fat-free buttermilk
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill weed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 lb cooked jumbo lump crabmeat, drained, shell pieces removed
4 large leaves Bibb lettuce
2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes (about 12 oz), quartered

Steps:

  • In small bowl, beat buttermilk, sour cream, lemon peel, dill, pepper and salt with wire whisk.
  • In medium bowl, mix crabmeat and dressing; toss well. Place lettuce on 4 serving plates. Top with crab salad and tomatoes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 head red leaf lettuce, torn
1 head romaine lettuce, torn
6 radishes, thinly sliced
2 carrots, grated
2 Kirby cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, onion powder, chives, parsley, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Make the salad: Put the red onion in a bowl and cover with cold water; let soak 10 minutes, then drain.
  • Combine the lettuce in a large bowl and add the radishes, carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper and red onion. Toss with the dressing and season with salt.

CRAB SALAD AND BUTTERMILK CAESAR DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Dairy     Leafy Green     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Parmesan     Lemon     Crab     Winter     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 garlic cloves
5 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
3 cups 1-inch cubes crustless day-old sourdough bread
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over
14 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce (about 10 ounces)
3 cups mixed baby greens
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Finely chop 3 garlic cloves and anchovies in processor. Add mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice and Worcestershire and blend until smooth. Season dressing to taste with pepper.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Flatten 4 garlic cloves with flat side of knife blade. Add to oil; cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, discard garlic. Add bread cubes to oil; cook until crisp and golden, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; drain.
  • Toss crab and 1/4 cup dressing in medium bowl. Combine romaine, mixed greens, cheese and bread cubes in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to taste. Season generously with pepper. Divide salad among plates. Top with crab.

SOFT-SHELL CRAB SALAD WITH GREEN GODDESS DRESSING



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
3 anchovy fillets
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon crab boil seasoning
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 medium soft-shell crabs, cleaned and rinsed
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 bunches watercress, trimmed
1 head bibb lettuce, trimmed and hand torn
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 hard boiled egg
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • To make the green goddess dressing: Simply puree the ingredients together in a blender, until light green and creamy. Cover and stick the dressing in the fridge to allow the flavors to come together.
  • To prepare the soft-shell crabs: Pour the buttermilk in a shallow bowl large enough to hold all the crabs. Season the buttermilk with crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper. Lay the crabs in the buttermilk mixture and marinate, covered, in the refrigerator for 1 hour; soaking the crabs in buttermilk helps plump them up when cooked. Remove the crabs from the milk bath and let the excess drip off.
  • Pour 2 inches of oil in a heavy frying pan or large pot and heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the flour in a pie dish or plate and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Dredge the crabs in the seasoned flour to coat, shaking off the excess. Lay the crabs in the hot oil in a single layer without crowding; you may have to fry them in batches. Be careful, the crabs have a tendency to pop and spatter. Cook the crabs for about 3 minutes on each side, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • To assemble the salad: combine the watercress, lettuce, and onion slices in a mixing bowl. Pour in 1/2 cup of the green goddess dressing, tossing to coat. Arrange the salad on a serving platter, put the fried crabs on top, and grate the hard boiled egg over the whole thing. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

CRAB SALAD AND BUTTERMILK CAESAR DRESSING



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The salty anchovies complement the briny sweetness of the crabmeat. Buttermilk lightens the dressing and makes this version of the classic Caesar especially delicious.

Provided by mraguirre22

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 Garlic
5 anchovy fillets drained, chopped
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Buttermilk
1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 cup Olive oil
3 cups 1-inch cubes crustless day-old sourdough bread
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat picked over
14 cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce (about 10 ounces)
3 cups mixed baby greens
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Finely chop 3 garlic cloves and anchovies in processor. Add mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice and Worcestershire and blend until smooth. Season dressing to taste with pepper. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Flatten 4 garlic cloves with flat side of knife blade. Add to oil; cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, discard garlic. Add bread cubes to oil; cook until crisp and golden, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes. Transfer to paper towels; drain. Toss crab and 1/4 cup dressing in medium bowl. Combine romaine, mixed greens, cheese and bread cubes in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to taste. Season generously with pepper. Divide salad among plates. Top with crab.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 36.520479370229 g, Carbohydrate 25.7899937774352 g, Cholesterol 83.1671 mg, Fiber 0.508279686324426 g, Protein 27.5667337493132 g, SaturatedFat 6.53740952440077 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (277g), Sodium 1738.66010889891 mg, Sugar 25.2817140911108 g, TransFat 1.98968778830916 g

SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK-BASIL DRESSING



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Here's a marvelous, peppery salad with buttermilk cornbread croutons and a tangy buttermilk-basil dressing that came to The New York Times from the chef Bart Vaughan of the Foothills Milling Company in Maryville, Tenn. Add bacon and it's enough for a meal.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     salads and dressings, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 pound (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing pan
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 heaping cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, loosely packed
7 cloves garlic, peeled
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 to 6 ounces salad greens, including a peppery type such as arugula, mizuna or frisée
1/2 cup shaved red onions
2 cups ripe cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled aged white Cheddar (optional)
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled thick-cut bacon (optional)

Steps:

  • Make corn bread: Heat oven to 350. Butter a deep 8-inch square baking dish or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
  • In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs and buttermilk. In another bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking soda and salt.
  • Whisk wet ingredients into dry, pour into prepared pan, and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut corn bread into 1-inch cubes, spread on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until dry and toasted.
  • Make dressing: In a blender, combine all ingredients and purée until smooth and emulsified. Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 day.
  • Just before serving, make salad: In a large bowl, toss greens and shaved onion with half the dressing. Taste and add more dressing if needed.
  • Divide on serving plates and garnish with tomatoes, croutons, and cheese and bacon, if using.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 413, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 430 milligrams, Sugar 21 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASIC BUTTERMILK SALAD DRESSING



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When serving salad to a crowd, this easy buttermilk ranch dressing comes in handy. It make a full quart of creamy, delicious dressing to toss with your favorite greens and veggies. -Patricia Mele, Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5m

Yield 32 servings (1 qt.)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mayonnaise
2 cups buttermilk
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 155mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NAPA CABBAGE SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Provided by Lillian Chou

Categories     Salad     Dairy     Side     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Celery     Radish     Cabbage     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons minced shallot
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 pound Napa cabbage, cored and thinly sliced crosswise (4 cups)
6 radishes, diced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced diagonally

Steps:

  • Whisk together buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, shallot, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved, then whisk in chives.
  • Toss cabbage, radishes, and celery with dressing.

CHOPPED SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK DRESSING



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Creamy dressing and fresh garden veggies add up to more than the sum of their parts in this crunchy, craveable salad. This Allrecipes Magazine recipe is based on Whole Plant Chopped Salad. Cover dressing and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Provided by Allrecipes Magazine

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
2 hearts romaine lettuce hearts, chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 large cucumber, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup chopped cauliflower florets
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stalk with leaves, diced
3 each green onions, sliced
¼ cup sunflower seeds
1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk buttermilk, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery, parsley, dill, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until well blended.
  • Toss romaine, cucumber, bell pepper, cauliflower, carrot, celery, green onions, sunflower seeds, and parsley together in a large bowl. Serve with dressing. Season with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 231.2 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

LAYERED CRAB SALAD WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING



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Impressive and super simple salad. Prep time includes chilling time. Ready Set Cook, could not be easier! Double the dressing if you like more on your salad, and if too thick use cream either 1/2 and 1/2 or whipping cream to thin the dressing.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 head lettuce, torn in bit sized pieces
1 cucumber, sliced
6 -8 radishes, sliced
2 -3 tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 cup cauliflower floret
1 cup broccoli floret
3 -4 asparagus spears, diced
1/2 carrot, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 onion, sliced in rings
2 cups crabmeat (about 12 oz)
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons chives, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup pickle relish
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Use a tall glass bowl like a trifle bowl for the total effect of the layers.
  • Start layering first the lettuce then in order of the ingredients ending with the crab.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together except for the pecans.
  • Cover and chill each separately for at least 1 hour.
  • Serve with the dressing drizzled over the whole salad and garnished with sprinkled pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 287.8, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 3.1

SEAFOOD SALAD WITH CRAB LOUIS DRESSING



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I found this in a booklet called Garden Fresh Salads and Vegetables. A perfect summer seafood pasta salad.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Crab

Time 22m

Yield 10 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups small shell pasta
3/4 cup fresh crabmeat
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and drained (I used fresh salad shrimp)
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/2 cup ripe olives, quartered
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
lettuce leaf
5 tomatoes, cut into sixths

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; rinse under cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, crab, shrimp, celery, olives and green pepper. Cover; refrigerate at least one hour. In small bowl, combine chili sauce and mayonnaise. Cover; refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Line individual salad bowls with lettuce leaves. Place about 1 cup salad in each bowl. Garnish each salad with 3 tomato wedges and serve with dressing. Note: This must be refrigerated at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 58.8, Sodium 488.4, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 3, Sugar 5.1, Protein 9.7

Tips:

  • For the best crab salad, use fresh, cooked crab meat. If you're using canned crab meat, be sure to rinse it well and pick out any bits of shell.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your crab salad. Celery, red onion, and cucumber are all classic choices, but you can also add other vegetables like avocado, corn, or bell pepper.
  • Be careful not to overdress your crab salad. A little bit of dressing goes a long way, and you don't want to drown out the flavor of the crab.
  • Serve your crab salad chilled. This will help to keep the flavors bright and refreshing.
  • Crab salad is a versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.

Conclusion:

Crab salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its fresh, briny flavor and creamy texture, crab salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give crab salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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