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Delicious crab salad with fresh vegetables and zesty dressing

Crab Salad

A cozy, quick, and creamy crab salad that brings homey comfort to any meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb imitation crab (krab) meat Rinse and pat dry if wet, drain excess water.
  • 1/2 cup celery, minced
  • 1 shallot shallot, minced (or red onion) Use fresh shallot for mild, sweet onion flavor.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Use good quality mayo for creamy texture.
  • 1/2 tsp dill
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt Seasons cleanly without bitterness.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and pat dry the imitation crab if it’s wet. Shred or flake it into bite-size pieces.
  2. Mince the celery and shallot finely.
  3. In a large bowl, add the mayonnaise and dill. Stir to combine.
  4. Add the paprika, Kosher salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix until the dressing looks smooth.
  5. Fold in the krab meat, celery, and shallot gently using a rubber spatula, lifting without mashing.
  6. Taste and adjust by adding more salt or mayo if it feels dry.
  7. Cover the bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
  8. Serve chilled; the salad should have uniform flakes and not be soupy.

Notes

Time-saver: Buy pre-minced shallots or use a small red onion. If it tastes flat, add a squeeze of lemon or more salt. For spice, stir in Old Bay or Dijon.