easy crab 🦀 Salad

Easy Creamy Crab Salad

This crab salad recipe is made with real lump crab, fresh chopped crunchy celery and onion, and a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce to bring it all together. It’s refreshing, delish, and so easy to put together!

Prep Time10 mins

Refrigerate1 hr

Total Time1 hr 10 mins

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crab Salad

 Servings: 4 people
 Calories: 117kcal

Ingredients

• 12 ounces lump crab meat
• 2 ribs celery diced
• 1/4 cup red onion minced
• 1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise based on your preference
• ¼ cup minced fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

• In a large mixing bowl whisk together mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
• Add chopped celery, onion, and capers. Mix together. Then add in crab meat and gently stir until all is coated.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Can use imitation crab (Krab) in place of lump crab meat.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 854mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1m