Easy Crab Salad (Seafood Salad)

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4.9

294 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    310 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Crab Salad (Seafood Salad)

This Easy Crab Salad mixes imitation crab meat with shallots, celery, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing seasoned with paprika, dill, salt, and pepper. It is a chilled seafood salad that offers a gentle crunch from the celery and a hint of herbaceous spice, suitable for sandwiches or light meals.

Description

The salad starts by combining shredded imitation crab meat with finely minced shallots and celery, providing texture and mild sharpness. Mayonnaise binds the ingredients, flavored with paprika for color and mild warmth, dill for herbaceous notes, and seasoning with salt and coarse black pepper to taste. The salad is mixed gently to preserve the texture of the crab and vegetables.

Refrigerating the salad for at least an hour before serving allows flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly. This results in a refreshing, creamy seafood salad that works well as a sandwich filling, atop greens, or as a light side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound imitation crab , krab meat
  • 1 shallot , minced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup celery , minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dill
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl add all the ingredients together gently, stirring until well coated.
  2. Refrigerate for an hour before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 310kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g (76%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 971mg (40%) Potassium 67mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 310kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 971mg 40%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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