Crab Seafood Salad Recipe
This Crab Seafood Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish featuring imitation crab meat tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Combined with crisp celery and sharp red onion, it makes a perfect light lunch or side for any seafood lover, easy to prepare in just minutes without cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Dressing:
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad:
- 1 pound imitation crab meat, flaked or cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, dill, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the imitation crab meat, finely chopped celery, and red onion to the bowl containing the dressing. Gently stir everything together to coat all ingredients evenly without breaking up the crab meat.
- Serve: The salad is ready to enjoy immediately. Alternatively, cover and refrigerate it for up to 2 days to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- Use fresh dill if possible for the best flavor, but dried dill works well as a substitute.
- For a healthier version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or a light mayo.
- This salad is best consumed within 2 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- Can be served on its own, with crackers, or as a sandwich filling.
- Imitation crab meat is used here for convenience, but real crab meat can be substituted if preferred.
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