California Crab Salad Recipe

Name: California Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces surimi (imitation crab); 1 avocado; 1 (10 ounce) can black olives; 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped finely; 2 tablespoons celery, chopped (optional); 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons dill (dried dill weed); 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

16 ounces surimi (imitation crab)
1 avocado
1 (10 ounce) can black olives
1 tablespoon red onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons celery, chopped (optional)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons dill (dried dill weed)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper

1
Flake crab with 1 t lemon juice in large bowl.
2
Add onion, celery (optional), vinegar, soy sauce, worcestershire, and 1 t dill.
3
Stir until mixed.
4
Stir in mayonnaise (adjust amount according to taste).
5
Add salt and pepper to taste.
6
Slice avocado into bitesize pieces and sprinkle with remaining 1 t lemon juice (keeps avocado from browning) and 1/2 t dill.
7
Gently stir avocados and olives into the salad.
8
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
9
Serve or refrigerate for several hours.

228

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces surimi (imitation crab), 1 avocado, 1 (10 ounce) can black olives, 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, California Crab Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

California Crab Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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