Easy Crab Salad

Easy Crab Salad (Seafood Salad) – Light, Creamy & Delicious
This creamy Crab Salad is the ultimate seafood side dish or light lunch! Made with imitation crab (or real crab), crisp veggies, and a tangy dressing, it’s easy, refreshing, and ready in under 15 minutes.

Ingredients:

1 lb (450g) imitation crab meat, flake-style or chunked
(You can use real lump crab meat if desired.)

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional for depth of flavor)

1/3 cup celery, finely chopped

1/4 cup red onion or green onions, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped

Salt & pepper, to taste

Optional: a pinch of Old Bay seasoning or paprika for extra flavor

Instructions:

Prep the crab meat:
Shred or chop the crab into bite-sized pieces.

Make the dressing:
In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.

Combine:
Add crab meat, chopped celery, onion, and fresh herbs to the bowl. Toss gently until everything is well coated.

Chill & serve:
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors blend. Serve cold.

How to Serve Crab Salad

In a lettuce wrap or over a bed of greens

As a sandwich or croissant filling

In a stuffed avocado

As a dip with crackers or cucumber slices

Storage Tips:
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Not recommended for freezing (due to mayo and crab texture).