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Crab Salad Recipe

Delicious Crab Salad Recipe – Fresh, Quick, and Budget-Friendly

This Crab Salad Recipe is a quick, budget-friendly option that combines imitation crab with fresh vegetables for a delightful taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat shredded
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 2 scallions Green Onions chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning optional
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Tartar Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp Horseradish Sauce optional
  • 1 tsp Mrs. Dash salt-free blend
  • 1 dash Hot Sauce to taste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder optional
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Chopping Knife
  • Box Grater

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by shredding the imitation crab meat using a box grater or finely chopping it with a knife. Transfer the shredded crab into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Chop the celery and green onions into small, uniform pieces and mix them into the bowl with the crab.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the Old Bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, and tartar sauce using a whisk.
  4. Gently fold the dressing mixture into the crab and vegetable blend, ensuring all ingredients are coated evenly.
  5. Cover the crab salad and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
  6. When ready to serve, stir the salad once more and adjust the creaminess with additional mayonnaise if desired.
  7. Portion out the crab salad into serving dishes and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 16gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the salad with your favorite vegetables or add more seasonings to suit your taste. This salad can be served in lettuce wraps or on sandwiches as well.

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