4.7 from 21 votes
Crab Salad
This delicious crab salad is hearty and cool, perfect for sandwiches or a side dish! Each bite is loaded with meaty crab, lemon, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice for flavor you won't be able to resist. It's the perfect companion for all of your summer get-togethers!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 406 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb imitation crab, flaked
- 1/3 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tbsp shallot, finely diced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
Instructions
- Add the crab to a large bowl and use a fork to flake the pieces apart. Add the diced celery and diced shallot.
- In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, seasonings, and herbs. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the crab ingredients and mix well.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready to use.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill for garnish if desired.
- Serve as is, on a bun, with crackers, on lettuce, in a croissant, any way you like!
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
19g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
1203mg
(50%)
Potassium
66mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
120IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19g | 112% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1203mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.