Crab Salad

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This Cold Crab Salad is the kind of easy recipe that’s perfect for warm days, quick lunches or effortless entertaining.

Made with tender imitation crab, crisp celery and onions tossed in a creamy, flavorful dressing, this chilled seafood salad comes together in no time with simple ingredients.

Why This Recipe is a Winner!

• Comes together in just minutes with simple ingredients
• No cooking required, making it perfect for busy days
• Light, creamy and refreshing for warm weather meals
• Budget-friendly thanks to imitation crab
• Perfect for meal prep since it tastes even better chilled Versatile enough for sandwiches, wraps, crackers or lettuce cups

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 12 ounces imitation crab meat
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon old bay seasoning (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

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 Step by Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

I chopped the imitation crab meat into small pieces and diced the onion and celery.

 STEP 2: 

I poured the crab meat, diced onion and diced celery into a large bowl and tossed them together.

 STEP 3: 

I poured some mayo, lemon juice and old bay seasoning into a bowl and mixed them together until well combined.

 STEP 4: 

I added the mayo mixture to the bowl with the crab, celery and onions.

I stirred until all of the ingredients were well coated with dressing.

Every bite of this Cold Crab Salad is cool, creamy and packed with fresh crunch from the celery and onions.

The tender imitation crab soaks up the flavorful dressing perfectly, creating a light yet satisfying dish that’s hard to stop eating once you start.

Whether you’re piling it onto a soft sandwich roll, scooping it up with buttery crackers or enjoying it straight from the bowl on a hot summer day, this refreshing crab salad always hits the spot.

If you are looking for a quick and easy chilled appetizer or meal for a warm day, then you need to try this Cold Crab Salad!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make Cold Crab Salad ahead of time?

• Yes! In fact, this salad tastes even better after chilling in the refrigerator for a few hours because the flavors have more time to blend together.

How long does Cold Crab Salad last in the fridge?

• Stored in an airtight container, Cold Crab Salad will stay fresh for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Can I use real crab instead of imitation crab?

• Absolutely. Lump crab meat or canned crab can be used instead of imitation crab for a more traditional seafood flavor.

What should I serve with Cold Crab Salad?

• This salad is delicious served on sandwiches, croissants, crackers, lettuce wraps or alongside fresh vegetables and chips.

Can I freeze Cold Crab Salad?

• Freezing is not recommended because the creamy dressing can separate and the texture may become watery once thawed.

Can I add other ingredients to this recipe?

• Yes! Chopped pickles, fresh dill, parsley, cucumber, shredded cheese or hard boiled eggs all make great additions.

 

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