Description
This Easy Crab Salad is a creamy, protein-rich seafood favorite that comes together in minutes. Perfect for a quick lunch, healthy snack, or easy dinner idea, it’s made with tender imitation crab meat, crunchy celery, zesty red onion, and fresh dill, all coated in a rich mayo dressing. Whether served in lettuce wraps, on crackers, or in a sandwich, it’s one of the best easy recipes to add to your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
1 lb imitation crab meat (sticks or flakes)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup finely diced red onion
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Shred the imitation crab into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Finely dice celery, red onion, and chop the dill.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the veggies and dressing to the crab and gently fold everything together.
5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled with crackers, in sandwiches, lettuce cups, or over greens.
Notes
Chill the salad before serving for the best texture and flavor infusion.
You can substitute half of the mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Fresh dill provides optimal flavor, but dried dill works in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: easy crab salad, healthy snack, quick lunch, no-cook recipes, creamy seafood salad