Start by carefully cleaning the fresh crab meat, removing any shell fragments, and placing it in a large mixing bowl.

Dice the celery and red bell pepper into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution in your Crab Salad.

Chop the fresh dill or parsley, and squeeze the lemon juice, setting aside to add that zesty brightness later on.

In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Use a whisk to blend the two until smooth and creamy.

Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, adding any extra spices like garlic powder or paprika if desired.

Gently fold the diced celery, red bell pepper, and chopped herbs into the bowl of crab meat.

Pour the creamy dressing over the mixture and use a spatula to fold everything together carefully.

Cover the mixing bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

When ready to serve, present your Crab Salad in elegant bowls or scoop it onto a bed of crisp lettuce leaves.