Crab Salad Recipe (Fresh or Imitation Crab)
This easy crab salad recipe is creamy, fresh, and full of flavor with a simple mayonnaise dressing, crisp vegetables, and fresh herbs. Make it with fresh lump crab meat or imitation crab for an easy lunch, sandwich filling, appetizer, or light dinner.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/4 cup celery sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 lb. crab meat imitation or regular
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill roughly chopped
- kosher salt & ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl and mix to fully combine.
- Taste and add more fresh dill, chives, salt or pepper, to taste.
- Serve any way you want!
Notes
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Storage: store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Fresh Crab: You can substitute fresh, cooked (and cooled) crab leg meat instead of imitation. Feel free to use our Baked Crab Legs recipe, Grilled Crab Legs or Boiled Crab Legs recipes to make some at home or buy some pre-cooked.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 1772mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
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