Easy Creamy Imitation Crab Salad
Make this quick, creamy, and refreshing imitation crab salad. It requires no cooking and is perfect for a light lunch, sandwich filling, or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 12 oz imitation crab meat (surimi), flaked
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place the flaked imitation crab meat in a medium bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Add the diced celery and chopped parsley to the crab meat.
- Pour the dressing over the crab and celery mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Cover the bowl and chill the crab salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to combine.
- Serve cold on lettuce cups, crackers, or as a sandwich filling.
Notes
- For a lower-carb option, serve this salad in lettuce wraps instead of bread.
- You can prepare this salad ahead of time; it keeps well for up to two days in the refrigerator.
- If you are planning meals for the week, this recipe fits well into a general meal planning structure for quick lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 45
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