Description
Creamy crab salad is a refreshing dish made with tender crab meat, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy, creamy dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch, side dish, or sandwich filling.
Ingredients
- 2 cups imitation crab meat (or real crab meat), chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the crab meat into bite-sized pieces and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Finely dice the celery and red onion, then add them to the bowl with the crab.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and herbs until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently fold everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add avocado or cucumber for freshness.
- Include Old Bay seasoning for a classic seafood flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Do not freeze, as the dressing may separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
