Crab Salad Lettuce Wraps

Crab Salad Lettuce Wraps are a light, refreshing dish featuring a creamy or tangy crab salad mixture—typically made with lump crab meat, mayonnaise or a vinaigrette, celery, and seasonings—served in crisp lettuce cups like butter lettuce or romaine. This dish is popular in coastal regions, particularly in the United States, and is often served as an appetizer or a low-carb main course.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the crab and healthy fats if using a mayo-based dressing, while being very low in carbohydrates due to the lettuce wrap. It provides key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium, with a typical serving containing around 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	120 mcg RAE
Vitamin K	45 mcg
Folate	60 mcg
Potassium	320 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Iron	1.8 mg

Per 2 wraps (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Lettuce wraps are a clever, low-carb alternative to traditional bread or tortilla wraps, making this dish a favorite in modern health-conscious and keto diets. Nutritionally, crab is an excellent source of lean protein and trace minerals, while the lettuce adds hydration and fiber without significant calories.