Easy Creamy Imitation Crab Salad
Make this quick, no-cook imitation crab salad for a refreshing lunch, light dinner, or simple appetizer. It uses a creamy dressing and crisp vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 12 oz imitation crab meat (surimi), flaked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the flaked imitation crab meat in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Add the chopped celery and minced red onion to the crab meat.
- Pour the dressing over the crab and vegetable mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix, as this can break down the crab texture too much.
- Cover the bowl and chill the crab salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to combine.
Notes
- For a brighter flavor, add 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped dill.
- Serve this crab salad on toasted bread for a sandwich, spooned onto lettuce cups, or with crackers as an appetizer.
- If you prefer a lower-fat option, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 35
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