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5 from 2 votes

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 minutes
Refrigerate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crab Salad
Servings: 4 people
Author: Caytlin McCleery

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 black 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.

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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: 1mg
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