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Crab Salad Recipe: A Fresh, Elegant Dish Ready in Minutes


  • Author: rodrigo Stone
  • Total Time: 15–20 minutes + chilling
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Refreshing, tangy, and ultra-satisfying – this crab salad blends tender crab meat with crisp veggies and a creamy dressing. It’s a chilled, flavorful classic that’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or light lunches!


Ingredients

For the salad:

  • Imitation crab meat or real crab 🦀

  • Celery (chopped) 🌿

  • Red onion or scallions (diced) 🧅

  • Cucumber or bell pepper (optional) 🥒🫑

  • Hard-boiled egg (optional) 🥚

  • Fresh dill or parsley 🌱

For the dressing:

  • Mayonnaise

  • Dijon mustard

  • Lemon juice 🍋

  • Garlic powder 🧄

  • Old Bay seasoning or paprika

  • Salt & pepper


Instructions

  • Chop or shred the crab into bite-sized pieces.

  • In a large bowl, combine crab with celery, onion, and optional add-ins.

  • Mix dressing ingredients in a separate bowl until smooth.

  • Gently stir dressing into the crab mixture until everything is well coated.

  • Chill before serving, then enjoy on greens, toast, or with crackers!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes