Here’s a creamy, refreshing Crab Salad (Seafood Salad) recipe — perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or as a light side dish.
Crab Salad (Seafood Salad)
Ingredients:
1 lb imitation crab (or real crab meat, if available), chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
1 celery stalk, finely diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
½ tsp Old Bay seasoning (or paprika, if preferred)
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt & black pepper, to taste
Fresh dill or parsley, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
Prep crab: Chop crab into bite-sized pieces.
Mix dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream (if using), lemon juice, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Add crab, celery, and green onions. Gently toss until evenly coated.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
Serve: Garnish with fresh dill or parsley. Enjoy on crackers, in sandwiches, stuffed in tomatoes, or over lettuce.
✨ Variations & Tips:
Add diced bell pepper or cucumber for crunch.
For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream/mayo.
Stir in a little Dijon mustard or hot sauce for extra flavor.
Would you like me to also give you a Hawaiian-style crab salad variation (with pineapple and macaroni) for a tropical twist?