Easy Crab Salad Recipe
Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Easy Crab Salad Recipe is a quick and delicious way to elevate your mealtime. Made with tender imitation crab meat (or fresh lump crab), crunchy celery, sweet red bell pepper, and a luscious lemon-mayo dressing, this 10-minute, no-cook recipe is perfect for busy days. Fresh dill adds a burst of spring-like flavor, while green onions provide a subtle kick, making every bite delightfully balanced. Serve this versatile crab salad chilled as a light meal over crisp greens, a filling for sandwiches, or as a party-perfect topping for crackers. With minimal prep time and vibrant flavors, this easy-to-make seafood dish is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Imitation crab meat (or fresh lump crab meat)
- 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 Red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Shred the imitation crab meat (or lump crab meat) into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large mixing bowl.
Add the finely chopped celery, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions to the bowl with the crab meat. Stir gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
If desired, gently fold in the fresh dill for added flavor.
Refrigerate the crab salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled as a filling for sandwiches, a topping for crackers, or on a bed of greens as a refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
167 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.6 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 17 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 715 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.0 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 4% | |
*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.
