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Creamy Seafood Salad with Imitation Crab

This creamy seafood salad is cool, refreshing, and packed with tender imitation crab, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, velvety dressing. It’s perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or tucked into sandwiches for an easy, satisfying bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb imitation crab meat shredded
  • 0.75 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 cup celery finely diced
  • 0.25 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup green onions chopped
  • 0.5 cup corn fresh or canned, drained
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley or dill finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • lettuce leaves for serving

Method
 

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  2. Fold in shredded imitation crab gently.
  3. Add celery, bell pepper, green onions, and corn; mix lightly.
  4. Season with salt and pepper; stir in herbs.
  5. Chill at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve over lettuce or in sandwiches.

Notes

For extra brightness, add a splash more lemon juice before serving. Great with toasted bread or tucked into wraps.