Name: Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound imitation crab (flake or leg style, chopped); ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoon sour cream; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Old Bay-style seafood seasoning; 2 celery ribs (finely diced); 2 tablespoon red onion (minced); 2 tablespoon fresh chives or dill (chopped); ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Chop the crab
Chop the crab:
Chop or shred 1 pound imitation crab into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
Make the dressing
Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
Combine
Combine:
Add the dressing, 2 diced celery ribs, 2 tablespoons red onion, and 2 tablespoons chives to the crab and fold gently until coated.
Chill and serve
Chill and serve:
Cover and refrigerate the crab salad for at least 30 minutes. Serve on toasted rolls, croissants, crackers, or lettuce cups.

Tips

Imitation crab is made from white fish (surimi), so it's budget-friendly and already cooked. For a luxurious version, use 1 pound lump crab meat and fold it in very gently to keep the chunks intact. Add 8 ounces cooked small shrimp to make a classic deli seafood salad.