Krab Salad
Discover the ultimate Krab Salad recipe—an irresistibly creamy and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. Made with tender imitation crab meat, crisp celery, and a touch of red onion, this salad is elevated with the bright zest of fresh dill, a splash of lemon juice, and a hint of paprika for subtle spice. In just 15 minutes, you can prepare this no-cook, crowd-pleasing favorite, ideal for serving as a light lunch, a summer potluck side, or stuffed in lettuce wraps or sandwiches. Whether as a chilled appetizer or savory meal, this Krab Salad bursts with flavor and is sure to become a staple in your rotation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Imitation crab meat
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Paprika
Instructions
Shred or chop the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Finely dice the celery and red onion. Add them to the bowl with the crab meat.
Chop the fresh dill and stir it into the mixture for an herby flavor boost.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the crab meat mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Krab Salad chilled as a standalone dish, in lettuce wraps, or as a sandwich filling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1320 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.6 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 208 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3877 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*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.
