Crab Salad Recipe

This crab salad is a blend of imitation crab, vegetables and herbs, all tossed in a simple creamy dressing. A quick and easy salad that’s perfect served over lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich.

I’m always looking for new lunch options, some of my favorites include rainbow veggie pinwheels and Greek pasta salad. This crab salad can be made in less than 10 minutes, is packed with protein and is totally delicious!

I’m always tempted to pick up those ready made salads at my local deli counter, but doing that on a regular basis can add up really quickly! This crab salad is a copy of the seafood salad my grocery store makes. It’s inexpensive to make and tastes even better than the store bought version.

Crab salad is often made with imitation crab, because it’s inexpensive, available year round, and can be found in almost every grocery store. Imitation crab is made of mild white fish, typically Alaskan Pollock, which is blended with other ingredients to form a product that looks and tastes similar to real crab. You can use real crab in your crab salad if you prefer, but it’s definitely easier to go with imitation crab.

This crab salad is a mixture of imitation crab flakes, celery, red onion, fresh dill, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning and mayonnaise. Everything gets mixed together in a big bowl, then you can either chill your salad, or serve it immediately.

You can eat this crab salad as-is, or serve it in a variety of different presentations.

Once you try this crab salad, you’ll be hooked. It’s so much fresher tasting than the deli version and the recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a crowd!

Crab Salad

This crab salad is a blend of imitation crab, vegetables and herbs, all tossed in a simple creamy dressing. A quick and easy salad that’s perfect served over lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich.

Prep: 10min

Total: 11min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 625 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound imitation crab meat (flaked style, or sticks cut into slices)
• 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped, plus more for garnish)

Instruction:

1. Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Stir gently to combine.
2. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 days.
3. Sprinkle with additional chopped dill for garnish if desired.

Crab Salad (Seafood Salad)

Crab Salad with celery and mayonnaise is a delicious and inexpensive way to enjoy the classic Seafood Salad we all grew up with.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 310 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 971 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound imitation crab (, krab meat)
• 1 shallot (, minced (you can use red onion if you need))
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup celery (, minced)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dill
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl add all the ingredients together gently, stirring until well coated.
2. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Crab Salad

This delicious crab salad is hearty and cool, perfect for sandwiches or a side dish! Each bite is loaded with meaty crab, lemon, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice for flavor you won’t be able to resist. It’s the perfect companion for all of your summer get-togethers!

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 406 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 32 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 1203 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 26 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Imitation Crab, (flaked)
• 1/3 cup Celery, (finely diced)
• 2 tbsp Shallot, (finely diced)
• 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1/4 tsp Pepper
• 1 tsp Dried Dill
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley
• 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper, (optional)

Instruction:

1. Add the crab to a large bowl and use a fork to flake the pieces apart. Add the diced celery and diced shallot.
2. In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, seasonings, and herbs. Whisk to combine.
3. Pour the dressing mixture over the crab ingredients and mix well.
4. Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to use.
5. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill for garnish if desired.
6. Serve as is, on a bun, with crackers, on lettuce, in a croissant, any way you like!

How to make Delicious Crab Salad

FAQ

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