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Southern-Style Creamy Seafood Salad with Imitation Crab

This Southern-inspired seafood salad features tender flakes of imitation crab, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, tangy dressing with a hint of Old Bay seasoning. Perfect for summer lunches, picnics, or as a light dinner served with crackers or on a bed of greens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Salad, Seafood
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4
Calories 329 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound imitation crab meat flaked
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper finely chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix until smooth.
  • Add the flaked imitation crab meat to the bowl and gently fold it into the dressing.
  • Stir in the chopped celery, red onion, and green bell pepper until evenly distributed.
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
  • Sprinkle the chopped fresh dill over the top and give it one final gentle mix.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve chilled, and enjoy!

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream. This salad is also delicious served on croissants for a refreshing seafood sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 14.3gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 1125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2.5g
Keyword cold salad, imitation crab, Old Bay, seafood salad, summer recipes