Description
A deliciously creamy, fresh, and easy crab salad recipe made with tender crab meat, crisp vegetables, and a zesty mayo-based dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, sushi rolls, or a chilled seafood side dish.
Ingredients
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1 lb lump crab meat (or imitation crab, chopped)
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½ cup mayonnaise
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2 stalks celery, finely chopped
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¼ cup red onion or green onion, diced
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
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½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon chopped dill or parsley
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1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, Old Bay, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
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Fold in celery, onion, and fresh herbs.
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Gently stir in crab meat and optional chopped egg.
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Mix until evenly coated, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Serve chilled with crackers, in sandwiches, or on lettuce cups.
Notes
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Use chilled ingredients to keep the salad crisp and fresh.
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Fold ingredients gently to maintain the texture of the crab.
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Taste after chilling and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 min