This Snow Crab Salad is a flavorful salad that features sweet snow crab meat along with a creamy dressing. This fresh salad is a simple meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.
If you love seafood, this is the perfect way to get your daily dose of seafood. The next time you are in the mood for a simple salad like this one, you may also enjoy this Tuna Pasta Salad.
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Homemade Crab Salad
One of the best things about this tasty salad is that it’s full of soft crab; and crab is full of nutrients such as Vitamin B12, Iron, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Why I Love This Recipe
This delicious salad features a delectable combination of sweet snow crab meat accompanied by a creamy dressing that creates an enticing flavor. It’s a great option for lunch and dinner.
- Easy to make
- Always a hit at parties
- Looks beautiful on a plate
If you love protein filled salads like this one you may also enjoy this Classic Egg Salad recipe.
Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this tasty recipe; and you may only need to make a run to the local grocery store for the crab meat, which can help keep things simple.
- Mayonnaise – For this recipe you will need mayo as the base for your dressing. I recommend that you use mayo and not Miracle Whip.
- Seasonings – You will need a few seasonings that you can add to taste, you will need paprika, dill, and salt and pepper.
- Crab – You need cooked snow crab meat to make this delicious salad recipe.
Substitutions
Crab: Imitation crab meat can be used instead of cooked real crab meat if you want to save a little cash.
Greek Yogurt: You can make this salad a little healthier by using greek yogurt instead of mayo.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Here are a few ways that you can make this delicious no cook salad.
Eggs: You can also add in eggs for a protein punch.
Avocado: Adding avocados adds a beautiful creaminess and color to the dish.
Spice: You can add a little kick to the salad with a spicy mayonnaise, sriracha, or some chili powder.
How to Make Snow Crab Salad
Making this delicious salad is so simple. Just follow the step by step instructions below and you will have a delicious seafood salad for lunch or dinner in no time at all.
Step 1: Make the dressing
Whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 2: Add in the crab
Chop the crab into bite-sized pieces and toss in the dressing until evenly coated.
Step 3: Stir in the vegetables
Mix in the diced red onion and celery, stir until combined.
Step 4: Add seasonings
Add the paprika, dill, salt and pepper, stir until well combined.
Step 5: Chill the salad
Chill the salad for at least two hours or until ready to serve.
Step 6: Serve and enjoy
Serve on a sandwich, plain or in lettuce wraps.
Serving Suggestions
For an easy meal at home I love to serve this salad with a side of these Homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips or these Air Fryer Animal Style Fries.
Pro Tips
Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure that this salad turns out perfectly for you.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.
- Chop the vegetables as fine or coarse as you like.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
- I like to garnish this salad with chives or fresh parsley for a pop of color.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
This salad should be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
No, this salad is not suitable for freezing.
Imitation snow crab is made from a mixture of pollock, water, sugar, salt and other ingredients. The finished product looks similar to real snow crab but does not have the same flavor or texture.
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📋 Recipe
Snow Crab Salad
Equipment
- Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice or more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried Dill Weed
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 pound Crab or Imitation Crab
- 1/4 cup Diced Red Onion can use green onions
- 2 Stalks Celery diced
Instructions
- Whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Chop the crab into bite-sized pieces and toss in the dressing until evenly coated.
- Mix in the diced red onion and celery, stir until combined.
- Add the paprika, dill, salt and pepper, stir until well combined.
- Chill the salad for at least two hours or until ready to serve.
- Serve on a sandwich, plain or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Use high-quality mayonnaise for the best flavor.
- Chop the vegetables as fine or coarse as you like.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving.
- I like to garnish this salad with chives or fresh parsley for a pop of color.