Creamy Seafood Salad with Imitation Crab
Make a simple, creamy seafood salad using imitation crab meat. This recipe yields a deli-style salad perfect for sandwiches or serving cold.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- 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
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Drain any excess liquid from the imitation crab meat. Place the crab in a medium bowl and shred or flake it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill weed, black pepper, and salt until smooth. This is your dressing.
- Add the chopped celery and minced red onion to the bowl with the imitation crab.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the crab and vegetable mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the creamy dressing. Do not overmix.
- Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to combine.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a sweeter salad, add 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish.
- Serve this salad on toasted bread, crackers, or over lettuce for a low-carb option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 35