Creamy Seafood Salad with Imitation Crab
This chilled seafood salad combines the delicate texture of imitation crab meat with crisp veggies and a creamy, tangy dressing. It's quick, budget-friendly, and perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or served on a bed of lettuce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound imitation crab meat shredded
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped, optional
- salt and pepper to taste
- lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until smooth.
- Add the shredded imitation crab meat to the bowl and gently fold it into the mayonnaise mixture.
- Stir in the chopped celery, red onion, and sweet corn kernels until well combined.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. If using, add the fresh dill and mix gently.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the seafood salad on a bed of lettuce leaves for a refreshing touch.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. You can also serve this mixture in wraps or stuffed inside a halved avocado.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 42.2gSaturated Fat: 6.5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1050mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 7.3g