PrintEasy Creamy Imitation Crab Salad
Make this simple, creamy seafood salad using imitation crab meat. It requires no cooking and comes together fast, perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz imitation crab meat (flaked)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flake the imitation crab meat into small pieces using your hands or two forks. Place the flaked crab in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning until smooth.
- Add the chopped celery to the bowl with the crab meat.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the crab and celery.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until the crab is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Taste the salad and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the crab salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to combine.
Notes
- For a low-carb seafood salad option, use mayonnaise with no added sugar.
- Serve this salad on lettuce cups, crackers, or use it as a filling for sandwiches.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, increase the lemon juice slightly.
- This recipe is a great alternative to more complex meal planning when you need something fast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 35
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