Easy & Creamy Imitation Crab Salad
Make this quick, no-cook imitation crab salad for a refreshing lunch, light dinner, or appetizer. It features crisp celery and a zesty, creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 12 oz imitation crab meat (surimi), shredded or flaked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the shredded imitation crab meat in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Add the finely chopped celery to the crab meat.
- Pour the dressing over the crab and celery mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Cover the bowl and chill the crab salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve cold over lettuce, on crackers, or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, substitute regular mayonnaise with avocado oil mayonnaise or use Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing. This salad works well with a simple keto meal plan.
- If you prefer real crab meat, substitute the imitation crab with 12 oz of lump crab meat.
- For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup of finely diced red onion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 45
Find it online: https://cutcooktaste.com/easy-creamy-crab-salad-recipe/