Crab Salad (Seafood Salad) Recipe

Here’s a simple, creamy Crab (Seafood) Salad recipe 🦀
Great for sandwiches, crackers, or as a side dish.

Crab Salad (Seafood Salad)

Ingredients

• 1 lb imitation crab meat (or cooked real crab, chopped)

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1–2 tbsp sweet relish (optional)

• ½ cup finely chopped celery

• 2 tbsp chopped red onion (optional)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

• Paprika (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the crab

   • Chop or shred crab into bite-size pieces.

2. Mix dressing

   • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, relish, salt, and pepper.

3. Combine

   • Add crab, celery, and onion to the dressing.

   • Gently mix until well coated.

4. Chill

   • Cover and refrigerate 30–60 minutes for best flavor.

5. Serve

   • Sprinkle with paprika if desired.

   • Serve cold.

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Serving Ideas

• On toasted bread or rolls

• With crackers

• Over lettuce for a light meal

Variations

• Old Bay style: add ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning

• Healthier: use half Greek yogurt + half mayo

• Spicy: add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne

If you want, I can also share a seafood pasta salad, crab salad wraps, or a low-carb version 😊