This classic crab salad is cool, creamy, and packed with delicate seafood flavor. Perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, crackers, or a light lunch, it comes together in minutes and tastes even better chilled.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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2 cups cooked crab meat (real or imitation, chopped)
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½ cup mayonnaise
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1 celery stalk, finely chopped
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2 tbsp red onion or green onion, finely chopped
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Place the crab meat in a mixing bowl and gently break apart large pieces.
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Add mayonnaise, celery, onion, lemon juice, and mustard.
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Stir gently until well combined (don’t overmix).
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Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
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Cover and chill for 30–60 minutes before serving for best flavor.
🍽️ How to Serve
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In a toasted sandwich or croissant 🥐
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Stuffed into avocado halves 🥑
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On lettuce leaves for a low-carb option
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With crackers as an appetizer
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Inside wraps or pita bread
⭐ Tips for the Best Crab Salad
✔ Use lump crab meat for the best texture
✔ Add a pinch of Old Bay seasoning for seafood flavor
✔ Mix in diced cucumber for extra freshness
✔ For a lighter version, replace half the mayo with Greek yogurt
