Description
This refreshing and flavorful crab salad is a perfect dish for a light lunch or a side at dinner. The combination of imitation crab meat, crunchy celery, zesty red onion, and aromatic dill, all coated in a creamy dressing, makes for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 lb. imitation crab meat, flaked
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
- Crackers or toast, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flaked imitation crab meat, diced celery, red onion, and fresh dill.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the crab salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or with crackers or toast.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with additional ingredients like avocado, bell peppers, or herbs.
- Adjust the seasoning and lemon juice according to your taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
