Description
A refreshing and quick crab salad that’s perfect for summer, combining imitation crab with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz imitation crab
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like dill or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Put the imitation crab, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions into a large bowl.
- Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the crab mix and toss until all pieces get a light coat.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or move the salad to an airtight container.
- Chill the crab salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Taste and adjust salt or pepper before serving.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs on top for a bright finish.
Notes
Taste dressing before adding to the salad and adjust lemon juice if necessary. For a lighter version, swap half the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: crab salad, quick salad, summer recipe, easy recipe, seafood salad