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A creamy and refreshing seafood salad with imitation crab, celery, and a tangy dill dressing, perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches.

Crab Seafood Salad

A creamy and refreshing seafood salad with imitation crab, celery, and a tangy dill dressing, perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 pounds imitation crab meat
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife
  • measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Chop imitation crab, onion, and celery into small pieces.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, paprika, salt, dill, and black pepper.
  3. Add the crab, onion, and celery to the bowl and gently mix until evenly coated.
  4. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
  5. Serve cold as a salad, sandwich filling, or in lettuce wraps.

Notes

  • Use fresh or canned crab for an upgraded version.
  • Add extra vegetables or seafood for variety.