Description
This refreshing Crab Salad combines flaky imitation crab meat with crunchy celery, tangy red onion, and a zing of Old Bay seasoning. Tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing and brightened with fresh lemon juice and dill, it’s a quick and delicious dish perfect for sandwiches or light meals.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 pound imitation crab meat (flaked style)
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- ¼ small red onion (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ tablespoons freshly chopped dill
Instructions
- Prepare Crab Meat: Optionally break the imitation crab into smaller pieces using your hands to help the mayonnaise coat each piece evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the crab meat, chopped celery, finely chopped red onion, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and freshly chopped dill. Gently fold everything together until well combined.
- Chill or Serve: Serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for up to 2 days for flavors to meld.
- Serving Suggestion: Enjoy the crab salad inside a toasted croissant complemented by dill pickles for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Breaking the crab meat into smaller pieces helps the dressing adhere better.
- This salad can be refrigerated for up to 2 days without losing freshness.
- Serving in a toasted croissant with dill pickles adds texture and tang.
- Adjust Old Bay seasoning to taste if preferred spicier or milder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American