Made of tender flaked imitation crab with crunchy, fresh celery, fragrant onion, and sliced black olives in a light, herbed mayonnaise dressing, deli classic crab salad is hard to resist. Whether you serve it on rolls, lettuce wraps, or on crackers, it’s so very good!
Crab Salad
When we were newlyweds, Sean and I would often splurge and pick up a carton of crab salad from the deli and then snack on it with crackers while watching a movie or chatting after work. We loved crab salad and enjoyed it this way for many years.
It wasn’t until I met my friend Debbie while teaching her daughter Amanda that I learned just how incredibly easy it is to make a batch of this deli staple. After that, salad from the deli lost all of its appeal.
Freshly made with just the right amount of everything? That’s pure crab happiness.
Easy Crab Salad
To make this light and refreshing crab salad, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- imitation crab meat
- celery
- black olives
- red or green onion
- mayonnaise
- lemon
- dill
- paprika
- kosher salt
- black pepper
While you can certainly make this with real crab meat, imitation crab meat is likely what you’ve had before if you’ve ever eaten deli crab salad. The cost difference is roughly 8-10x more for real crab versus imitation.
Imitation crab -also known as surimi- is made from minced white fish, typically Alaskan pollack. While it’s not actually crab, it is tasty and very economical.
How to Make Crab Salad
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Add the crab meat, celery, olives, and onion to the bowl. Stir well to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve in lettuce wraps or with crackers of your choice. This will keep nicely in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Whether you serve this with a Mai Tai Cocktail or Strawberry Lemonade grab a fork and dig in, friends. This is old-school, classic crab salad flavors, and it is still irresistible for both of us. For more easy seafood salads, try this Italian Shrimp Salad or this awesome chopped salad with shrimp, bacon, and bleu cheese.
Servings: 4
Prevent your screen from going dark
-
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, paprika, salt, and pepper.
-
Add the crab meat, celery, olives, and onion to the bowl. Stir well to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
-
Serve in lettuce wraps or with crackers of your choice. This will keep nicely in the refrigerator for a couple of days.
Calories: 329kcal · Carbohydrates: 22g · Protein: 7g · Fat: 23g · Saturated Fat: 4g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g · Monounsaturated Fat: 7g · Trans Fat: 0.1g · Cholesterol: 24mg · Sodium: 1220mg · Potassium: 62mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 4g · Vitamin A: 275IU · Vitamin C: 1mg · Calcium: 21mg · Iron: 0.3mg
Trending Products
Sullivans White Ceramic Vase Set, Farmhouse Decor, Residence Ornamental Vase, Vases For Your Kitchen, Bed room, Workplace, Dwelling Room, Rest room, & Shelf Centerpiece Desk Decorations (CM2333)
OVENTE Electric Sandwich Maker with Non-Stick Plates, Indicator Lights, Cool Touch Handle, Easy to Clean and Store, Perfect for Cooking Breakfast, Grilled Cheese, Tuna Melts and Snacks, Black GPS401B
10-Piece Common 1 1/4″ Vacuum Attachments Equipment – Ideally suited for Store Vac Equipment, Full Set of Vacuum Attachments & Brushes with 1 3/8″ Adapter for Family and Automotive Inside Cleansing
Cordless Immersion Blender: 4-in-1 Rechargeable Electric Hand Blender, 21-Speeds & 3-Angle Adjustable with 700ml Chopper, 700ml Beaker, Egg Whisk and Beater for Smoothies, Soup, Baby Food (Black)
MIULEE Pack of 4 Cream White Corduroy Christmas Decorative Throw Pillow Covers 18×18 Inch Soft Boho Striped Pillow Covers Modern Farmhouse Home Decor for Sofa Living Room Couch Bed
BANANA NATION Hen Shredder with Anti Slip Warmth Resistant Rubber Mat, Tongs 9″ Switch Plate, Cleansing Brush – Giant Handbook Hand Tornado Grinder Professional Meat Shredder Software for Hen Breast Pork Beef
Salt and Pepper Shakers Set, Cute Glass Spice Shaker with Stainless Metal Lid, Black and White Farmhouse Kitchen Desk Decor and Equipment for Counter, for Kitchen Marriage ceremony Items, 2.7oz Every
