Creamy Crab Seafood Salad

Description

This creamy crab seafood salad is the kind of recipe that disappears fast at every gathering. Loaded with tender crab meat, crunchy celery, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, tangy dressing, it’s refreshing, satisfying, and packed with flavour. Whether you’re serving it at a summer BBQ, potluck, picnic, or holiday gathering, this crowd-pleasing salad always earns rave reviews. Serve it chilled on lettuce leaves, croissants, crackers, or sandwiches for an easy meal everyone will love.

Servings

Serves: 8–10 people

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Salad

• 1 lb imitation crab meat or lump crab meat, chopped
• 1 cup celery, finely diced
• ½ cup cucumber, finely diced
• ¼ cup green onions, sliced
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped

For the Dressing

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Chop the crab meat into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add celery, cucumber, green onions, and chopped hard-boiled eggs.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly coated.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Step 6

Serve chilled with crackers, croissants, or sandwich rolls or over a bed of lettuce.

Notes

• Chilling allows the flavours to blend beautifully.
• Real lump crab meat creates a more luxurious salad.
• Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavour.

Tips

 Add diced red bell pepper for extra colour and crunch.
 Mix in fresh dill for a bright seafood flavour.
 Use Greek yoghurt in place of sour cream for a lighter option.
 Make it a day ahead for even better taste.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Calories: 260
• Protein: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fat: 19g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 3g

Approximate values.

Health Benefits

• Good source of protein for muscle support.
• Contains important minerals found in seafood.
• Celery and cucumber add hydration and crunch.
• Easy low-carb meal when served over greens.

Q&A

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! It tastes even better after chilling overnight.

Q: How long will it keep?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Q: Can I use real crab meat?
Absolutely. Real lump crab meat makes the salad even more flavourful.

Q: What’s the best way to serve it?
On croissants, sandwiches, crackers, lettuce cups, or as a side salad.