Crab Salad

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This crab salad recipe is like the one you get at your local deli, but easily made at home. Creamy, crunchy, a little bit sweet, perfectly seasoned, and so delicious!

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Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crab salad

Servings:

Ingredients

16 ounces flaked imitation crab
1/3 cup very finely diced red onion
1 stalk celery finely diced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 & 1/4 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
3/4 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
a few turns of fresh black pepper
pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, add the imitation crab and using a fork, gently flake it apart into pieces. Add in the red onion and celery.
In a small bowl whisk together the mayo, lemon juice, and seasonings until incorporated.
Pour the dressing over the crab ingredients and gently toss to coat.
Serve right away or cover and chill for later. It’s delicious on its own, on lettuce leaves, or on a croissant or brioche hot dog bun, or with crackers.

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