Crab Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
378 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
American
Crab Salad Recipe
Description
The Crab Salad Recipe features imitation crab meat cut into bite-sized pieces mixed with crunchy celery and sharp red onion to provide texture contrasts. Fresh dill adds a bright herbal note, while seasonings such as Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and garlic powder layer in a mild spiced complexity. Lemon juice brightens the overall flavor profile, enhancing the fresh ingredients.
Binding these elements is a mayonnaise base that gives the salad a creamy mouthfeel and helps meld the flavors together. Once combined, the salad is ready to serve immediately but can also be refrigerated to develop flavors further and maintain freshness for 2-3 days. Garnishing with additional chopped dill and lemon slices complements the salad's appearance and taste.
Ingredients
- 1 pound imitation crab meat cut into cubes or flaked
- 1 cup celery finely chopped
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dill plus more for garnish, fresh, chopped
- green onion for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, chop the crabmeat, veggies, and herbs, then transfer them to a large bowl.
- Then, add the rest of the ingredients to the same bowl, and stir gently to combine.
- When serving, sprinkle with additional chopped dill and top with lemon slices.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2-3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 895mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 86mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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