Crab Salad with Old Bay and Fresh Dill Recipe
This Crab Salad is a quick and delicious seafood dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side. Made with imitation crab meat, crisp celery, and red onion, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing seasoned with lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and fresh dill. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an easy no-cook recipe that can be enjoyed on its own or as a filling for sandwiches and wraps.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 16 ounces imitation crab meat
- 1/2 small red onion, diced small
- 1 celery stalk, diced
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise (light mayonnaise used)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1/2 teaspoon dry dill)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the imitation crab meat, diced red onion, and diced celery. Mix them gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, fresh dill, and salt until fully combined. Taste the dressing and adjust with black pepper as desired.
- Mix Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve and Store: Serve the crab salad immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to four days to enjoy later.
Notes
- For a more authentic flavor, you can substitute imitation crab meat with real crab meat if desired.
- This recipe uses light mayonnaise to reduce fat content but full-fat mayonnaise can be used for richer taste.
- The crab salad can be served on its own, in sandwiches, wraps, or on top of fresh greens.
- Keep the salad refrigerated and consume within four days for optimal freshness and safety.
Keywords: crab salad, imitation crab, seafood salad, easy crab recipe, no-cook salad, summer salad, light lunch
