Description
A light and refreshing crab salad perfect for lunch, appetizers, or topping for crackers, featuring imitation crab meat and crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 pound imitation crab meat (cut into cubes or flaked)
- 1 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and kitchen tools— a sharp knife, cutting board, and a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the imitation crab meat into cubes or flakes, then finely dice the celery and red onion.
- Transfer the chopped crab meat, celery, red onion, and herbs into a large bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2-3 days.
Notes
Freshness matters; use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor. Consider chilling before serving for enhanced flavor.