Easy & Creamy Imitation Crab Salad (Ready in 15 Minutes)
Make this simple, no-cook imitation crab salad for a quick lunch, light dinner, or party appetizer. It is creamy, refreshing, and uses accessible ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 12 oz imitation crab meat (flaked)
- 2 stalks celery (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup red onion (finely minced)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Flake the imitation crab meat into small pieces using two forks. Place the flaked crab in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the finely chopped celery and minced red onion to the bowl with the crab.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the crab and vegetable 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 combine.
- Serve cold on lettuce wraps, crackers, or bread for a sandwich.
Notes
- For a low-carb seafood salad option, serve this mixture in crisp lettuce cups instead of bread.
- You can substitute real crab meat for imitation crab, but the texture will be softer.
- Make ahead crab salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 45
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