Crab Salad is an easy recipe that works great as a side dish or a filler to make a crab salad sandwich. You will love this delicious and easy side dish recipe!
Whenever I am getting remade salads from the deli, my eyes are always drawn to the Seafood Salad and the Crab Salad. They are absolutely delicious, but they are so easy to make at home. I love the simplicity of this recipe and it’s generous creamy dressing.
Thank you for this recipe.rnMy friends and family love itrnEverytime I make it I get requests for the recipernMy 22 year old son even asked for the recipe after he polished off a big bowl!!! ♥️
How to Make Crab Salad
This delicious recipe is so simple to make. First combine the main ingredients. Then make the dressing. I like to taste the dressing before then tossing it with the main ingredients. You can eat it right away or refrigerate it for a few hours to let the flavors combine.
Tips and Tricks
- Use imitation crab. While I typically get dragged for this on Facebook whenever I share my mom’s Crab Pasta Salad, it is such an affordable option and so delicious.
- Use real crab. On the other hand, if you can afford to use real lump crab, it will be fantastic in this recipe. I love to sort through it with a fork to pull out any stray pieces of shell that can sometimes pop up.
- Make your own Old Bay Seasoning. This is a seasoning mix that is very popular in the United States to eat with seafood. If you can’t find it, you can use my recipe for homemade Old Bay Seasoning.
How to Eat Crab Salad
- As a salad side dish. Eat it with a fork as a side dish.
- Eat it in lettuce cups. Serve it in lettuce cups for a great low carb option.
- Make a crab salad sandwich. It makes for a filling lunch that you will really love.
- Use it as a topping on salad greens. Throw in some other vegetables and make it a really healthy lunch option.
Leftovers
This recipe is best when eaten within twenty-four hours of being made. Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and given a stir before serving. I do not recommend freezing this salad.
What to Serve with Crab Salad
If you are putting out a full spread for a get together and this salad is part of it, here are some other great recipes that you will love.
If you make this Crab Salad recipe or any of my other recipes, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
Crab Salad
Ingredients
- 16 ounces imitation crab meat see note about using real crab meat
- 1/2 small red onion diced small
- 1 celery stalk diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise (I used light)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning learn more about Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1/2 teasoon dry dill
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, red onion, and celery.
- In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay Seasoning, fresh dill, and salt. Taste and add pepper to taste.
- Stir the dressing into the main ingredients and serve. This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days in an air tight container.
Recipe Video
Tracey says
The crab salad was DEELICIOUS. Made it as called for in the recipe and served over crackers. Hubby loved it!
I’m so happy you both enjoyed it!
Sue T. says
I first had this salad made for the deli counter of my local supermarket where they use imitation crab. They also used green onions instead of white or red. I cut pita breads in half and open up the the pocket, then stuff them generously with this salad. Then I heat the stuffed pitas in a 350 degree F. oven for about 5 minutes or until the pitas get really crunchy. So good this way – the contrast of the warm pita and cold salad!
Sophie Mason says
This was just *chef’s kiss*
Wonderful ❤️😱
Diane Lebo says
Thank you for this recipe.
My friends and family love it
Everytime I make it I get requests for the recipe
My 22 year old son even asked for the recipe after he polished off a big bowl!!! ♥️
I’m so so happy to hear that! Thank you for taking the time to come back and tell me, Diane!
Flo says
Add sweet colored peppers. Turn it into pasta salad by adding cooked shells or other pasta.
We actually have a great Crab Pasta Salad recipe.
Jim C. says
I just fell in love again with imitation crab! I’m sure this easy salad recipe will be delicious. Glad I found it!
I hope you enjoy it!
Andrea says
This was very tasty! I wish I had fresh dill, but right now it is too pricey at the market and not yet in my garden! Next time I may cut the Old Bay down a touch and use Light mayo as you did. I like the idea someone else posted about adding pasta, I’ll have to try that another time!
I’m so glad that you liked this!
Richard Adams says
Making it now to wrap in Roman leaves.
I hope you enjoyed it!
Judi says
Love it!
Glad to hear it!
Lisa Anne Mayfield says
I made the recipe with real crab meat and claws… It was very tasty & simple to make. I followed the recipe, except that I used a shallot, instead of a red onion and real crab, as opposed to the imitation stuff. My version lacked a bit of color, but it was yummy. My only mistake was adding the 1/2 teaspoon of salt all at once, instead of slowly, to taste, so it was a bit salty. I don’t mind, that, but I’d adjust that and possibly put a bit less mayo in it. Regardless of those small things, it was an easy recipe, a tasty and lovely cold summer meal for my son and I. I WILL make it again.
Thank you for sharing it!
I’d happily send you a photo, but there isn’t a photo option for this comment.