Imitation Crab Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Dive into the refreshing flavors of this easy and creamy Imitation Crab Salad, a perfect blend of light and zesty ingredients that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Featuring tender imitation crab meat tossed with crunchy celery, tangy red onion, and fragrant fresh dill, this salad is coated in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Seasoned to perfection with salt and black pepper, this versatile dish is ideal as a chilled summer side, a sandwich filler, or a topping for crackers. With its no-cook simplicity, vibrant textures, and irresistible taste, this imitation crab salad is a crowd-pleaser that's sure to become a go-to favorite for quick lunches or party platters.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 15 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 1 lb imitation crab meat
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 2 stalks celery
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh dill
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

📝 Instructions

8 steps

1. Finely chop the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

2. Dice the celery into small pieces and add it to the bowl.

3. Finely mince the red onion and fresh dill. Add them to the mixing bowl.

4. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

5. Pour the dressing over the imitation crab mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice based on preference).

7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

8. Serve chilled as a side salad, in a sandwich, or on crackers, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (191.4g)

Calories		351
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		26.0 g	33%
	Saturated Fat	5.7 g	29%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g
Cholesterol		41 mg	14%
Sodium		1067 mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate		20.1 g	7%
	Dietary Fiber	1.1 g	4%
	Total Sugars	8.8 g
Protein		9.6 g	19%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		50 mg	4%
Iron		0.8 mg	4%
Potassium		189 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 937 cal (66.3%%)

Protein: 154 cal (10.9%%)

Carbs: 321 cal (22.7%%)