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Crab Salad Recipe

Crab Salad

This creamy and easy crab salad is packed with flavor, perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or served with crackers. It's made with simple ingredients and chilled overnight for the best taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 331
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crab Salad Ingredients
  • 1 pound imitation crabmeat flaked
  • 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup reduced-fat ranch dressing
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh parsley minced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon
  • Plastic wrap
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Flake the imitation crabmeat into small pieces using your hands or a fork.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat, chopped celery, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, sugar, and parsley.
  3. Gently stir the mixture until all ingredients are fully combined.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  5. Before serving, give the salad a final stir. Serve chilled.

Notes

You can substitute imitation crab with fresh crab if available. Add a dash of Old Bay seasoning or cayenne pepper for extra flavor. Serve with crackers, on lettuce wraps, or in sandwiches.