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Fake Crab Salad

This salad is seafood's sneaky cousin—zero crab cracking required, and it still tastes like summer in a bowl. Creamy, crunchy, and spiced just right with Old Bay and dill, it’s your go-to for cookouts, lunchboxes, or “I forgot to cook” nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Servings 6

EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound imitation crab meat flake style, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ⅔ cup diced celery
  • 3 tablespoons diced red onion
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ¾ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Instructions

  • Chop and Combine: Cut the imitation crab into 1-inch pieces. Add it to a large mixing bowl with the diced celery and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
    1 pound imitation crab meat, ⅔ cup diced celery, 3 tablespoons diced red onion
  • Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, sugar, and fresh dill until smooth and creamy.
    ¾ cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, ¾ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the crab mixture. Stir everything until all the pieces are evenly coated and creamy.
  • Chill or Serve: You can serve this right away or chill it in the fridge for a bit to let the flavors meld. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.