Prep time: 10 mins | Chilling time: 30 mins | Servings: 4-6
A refreshing, creamy, and flavorful seafood salad made with flaky crab meat, crisp celery, and a zesty herb dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or serving on a bed of fresh lettuce!
🛒 Ingredients
The Salad Base:
- 1 lb (450g) Imitation crab meat (chunk style or flakes, roughly chopped/shredded)
- 1 cup Celery, finely diced (for that perfect crunch)
- 2-3 tbsp Green onions or chives, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, finely chopped (optional, for a gourmet touch)
The Creamy Dressing:
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise (high quality)
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning (or a pinch of paprika)
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Crab: Roughly chop or shred the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the Veggies: Toss in the finely diced celery, sliced green onions, and fresh dill over the crab.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the creamy dressing over the crab mixture. Gently fold everything together until all ingredients are beautifully and evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows all the rich flavors to meld together beautifully. Garnish with a lemon wedge and extra dill.
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- Presentation: Serve this inside halved avocados, hollowed-out tomatoes, or on top of buttery croissants to make your final food photography pop.
- Variations: Tell your followers they can add diced cucumbers or a spoonful of sweet relish for an extra twist!
