Crab Salad (Seafood Salad) Recipe: A Cool, Creamy Coastal Favorite

When you’re craving a refreshing, satisfying, and flavor-packed dish that brings the essence of the sea right to your table, few recipes deliver quite like a well-made Crab Salad. Also known as Seafood Salad, this classic dish blends tender crab meat with crisp vegetables and a creamy dressing for a meal that’s both elegant and easy. Whether you serve it in a sandwich, a lettuce wrap, or as a chilled side dish, crab salad is a coastal comfort you can make any time—no ocean required.

Why You’ll Love This Crab Salad

Crab salad is a perfect balance of rich and light, savory and tangy. It’s ideal for warm weather days when you want something filling but not heavy. Plus, it’s endlessly customizable and ready in just minutes. Whether you’re using real lump crab meat or imitation crab (surimi), this dish delivers fresh seafood flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 lb imitation crab meat or real lump crab meat, chopped

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise (adjust to taste)

• 1 tablespoon sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for added creaminess)

• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or regular mustard

• 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup red onion or green onion, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• Salt and black pepper to taste

• Optional add-ins: diced cucumber, chopped hard-boiled egg, or Old Bay seasoning for a kick

How to Make Crab Salad

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