Seafood Salad
If you need a quick and easy dinner for hot summer days, this Seafood Salad is always a winner. Made with imitation crab, crunchy celery and a creamy Old Bay dressing, it’s packed with flavor and comes together in about 10 minutes with no cooking required.
This simple seafood salad is perfect for meal prep, easy lunches or light summer dinners when don’t want to cook.
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Quick Recipe Snapshot
Ready Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Best For: Easy summer dinners, lunches, meal prep
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Made with simple, ingredients from the grocery store for a flavorful meal that tastes delicious
- The perfect no cook recipe for meal prep and easy summer lunches or dinners.
- The creamy Old Bay dressing adds classic seafood flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Imitation crab meat
- Celery
- Red onion
- Mayonnaise
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Old Bay seasoning
- Dried dill – or fresh dill if you have it
How to Make Seafood Salad
- Prepare the ingredients.
Chop the imitation crab into bite-sized pieces. Dice the celery and red onion. - Make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Old Bay seasoning and dried dill until smooth. - Mix the salad.
Add the imitation crab, celery and red onion to the dressing. Stir until everything is evenly coated. - Chill and serve.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving if time allows. This gives the flavors a chance to blend together. If you are in a hurry, skip the refrigerating time, it’s just a little better after chilling for a bit.
Serve With
- Bakery croissants
- Lettuce wraps
- Crisp crackers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is imitation crab made of?
White fish (typically Alaska pollock) mixed with starches, egg whites, sugar and crab flavoring that is steamed to resemble snow crab. You can use real crab, lobster, scallops, shrimp or any combination of seafood that you like.
Can I make seafood salad ahead of time?
Yes. In fact, the flavor improves after chilling for a few hours. It’s a great make-ahead option for lunches and easy dinners.
Is imitation crab already cooked?
Yes. Imitation crab is fully cooked and ready to eat, making it perfect for quick no-cook recipes.
Is seafood salad good for meal prep?
Yes. Seafood salad can be prepared up to a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. The flavors continue to develop as it chills, making it a great option for easy lunches and quick dinners.
Can seafood salad be frozen?
No. The mayonnaise and sour cream dressing will separate when thawed, resulting in a watery texture.
How long does seafood salad last in the refrigerator?
Store seafood salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
When the weather is hot and you don’t want to turn on the stove, this Seafood Salad is an easy solution. With a creamy dressing, crisp vegetables and plenty of seafood flavor, it’s a simple recipe that’s perfect for meal prep, quick lunches and light summer dinners.
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Seafood Salad
Ingredients
- 16 ounces imitation crab cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ cup celery diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ½ cup mayonnaise I like Duke's
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried dill or 1 tablespoon fresh dill
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the mayonnaise, sour cream, Old Bay Seasoning and dill. Mix well.
- Add imitation crab, celery and red onion, stirring until well coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
- Serve on croissants, hoagie buns, over crisp lettuce or with crackers.
Notes
- Use 8 ounces cooked salad shrimp in place of 1/2 of imitation crab.
- Add a bit of fresh lemon juice to the dressing if desired.
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