Crab Salad Sandwich with Old Bay Dressing

by Giada

Prep Time

10 minutes

Serves

8

Beginner

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Crab Salad Sandwich with Old Bay Dressing

Name: Crab Salad Sandwich with Old Bay Dressing
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from ½ of a lemon); 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1 celery stalk (finely chopped); ½ small red pepper (finely chopped); 2 tablespoons chopped basil; 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat (picked through for shells); 2 cups watercress (tough stems trimmed); 8 small brioche rolls or potato rolls

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When it's too hot to make crab cakes, this crab salad sandwich makes a very delectable alternative that also happens to be lighter and less oily and bready. Even though the crab is tossed in a mayo-based sauce, the lemon and Old Bay seasoning keep it light and zingy. Serve the salad on lettuce leaves if you'd rather skip the roll. Buy the best crabmeat you can afford — it really makes a difference!