Fresh and Zesty Crab Salad: Your New Favorite Side Dish

This Crab Salad is a quick, creamy, and delicious side dish or sandwich filler perfect for summer gatherings.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

8 ounces imitation crab meat can substitute with real crab meat
1/4 cup red onion finely diced
1/2 cup celery diced

For the Dressing

1/2 cup mayonnaise can opt for light mayo
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh lemon juice preferred
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning for seafood flavor
1 tablespoon fresh dill can substitute dried dill, use half the amount
to taste salt
to taste black pepper freshly ground preferred

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Whisk
Spatula

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Creamy Crab Salad

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, red onion, and celery.
In a separate bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and dill together.
Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently fold it in.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
If not serving immediately, chill the salad in the refrigerator for up to four hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Best enjoyed fresh.

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