Crab Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 sandwiches (or 4 small ones)
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Calories
376 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crab Salad
Description
The Crab Salad recipe uses flaked imitation crab meat as its main ingredient, combined with finely diced celery to add a crisp texture and onion powder for a mild, savory depth. Old Bay seasoning gives it a touch of traditional seafood spice, while fresh lemon juice brightens the flavors. The mayonnaise binds the ingredients, creating a creamy salad consistent in texture.
The dill adds a fresh herbal note that complements the crab flavor, and the optional chopped parsley can be used for additional color and freshness. The salad is gently mixed to keep the ingredients distinct without breaking down the crab, preserving a pleasant mouthfeel.
This salad is served on croissants, lending a flaky, buttery contrast to the creamy filling. It can be prepared ahead and kept refrigerated for up to two days. Its balance of textures and mild seasoning makes it a versatile addition to lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces imitation crab meat flaked, pull apart into smaller pieces as necessary
- 1/2 cup celery I used one large stalk, finely diced
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder or ¼ finely diced red onion.
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons dill plus additional for garnish, freshly chopped
- parsley optional, chopped, for garnish
- 4 Croissant small or large, for serving
Instructions
- Add the crab meat plus the remaining ingredients to a large bowl.
- Use a spatula to gently mix everything together.
- Serve immediately or keep covered in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches (or 4 small ones)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4 | |
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1761mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 189IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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