Depression Crab Salad
Bright, refreshing, and incredibly budget-friendly, this Depression Crab Salad brings timeless simplicity to your table in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender imitation crab meat combined with crisp celery, tangy pickle relish, and a zesty hint of lemon juice, this no-cook recipe is the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, it’s an economical yet satisfying dish that’s ideal for lunches, light dinners, or even entertaining on a budget. Serve it chilled atop fresh lettuce leaves for a low-carb option, or pair it with crackers or bread slices for a hearty twist. Perfect for feeding a crowd or enjoying as a quick homemade treat, this easy crab salad is proof that delicious doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams imitation crab meat
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery
- 0.5 medium onion
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 6 crackers or bread slices
Instructions
Finely chop the imitation crab meat into small, bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Dice the celery stalks and the half onion into small, uniform pieces for added crunch and flavor.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the chopped crab meat, celery, and onion.
Add the mayonnaise, pickle relish, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
Stir in the lemon juice for a hint of brightness and mix one final time.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld together.
To serve, spoon the crab salad onto individual lettuce leaves as a light, refreshing base.
Pair with crackers or bread slices for an easy and economical meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 69.3 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3849 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.8 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 124 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 616 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
