Crab Salad Recipe

Name: Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Mock crab, chopped or flaked; 1/2 cup Celery, diced small; 1/2 cup Sweet onion, diced small; 1/2 cup Red bell pepper, diced small; 1/2 cup Black olives, sliced; 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese; 3/4 cup Mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Milk OR water (to thin mayo a bit); 1/2 tsp Each, salt & pepper; 1 tsp Dill weed; 3 tbsp Sriracha sauce, optional

Servings: persons

1 lb Mock crab, chopped or flaked
1/2 cup Celery, diced small
1/2 cup Sweet onion, diced small
1/2 cup Red bell pepper, diced small
1/2 cup Black olives, sliced
1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Milk OR water (to thin mayo a bit)
1/2 tsp Each, salt & pepper
1 tsp Dill weed
3 tbsp Sriracha sauce, optional

1
Dice crab and veggies.
2
Place in a large mixing bowl with the cheese and olives.
3
In a separate bowl, mix the remaining ingredients for dressing.
4
Add a bit more milk or water as needed to thin the mayo.
5
Mix dressing with crab mixture.
6
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
7
Serving suggestions: use as an appetizer with crackers, chips, or toasted bread.
8
Make a simple sandwich.
9
Place on your favorite bread, butter the outsides and toast in a pan for a crab melt, heat and serve over pasta or rice.
10
Add some artichokes and heat for a hot appetizer dip.
11
Cook potatoes, scoop out the inside of potatoes and mix with some of the crab salad.
12
Spoon back into the potato shells and bake for 20-30 minutes for twice baked potatoes.

455

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Mock crab, chopped or flaked, 1/2 cup Celery, diced small, 1/2 cup Sweet onion, diced small, 1/2 cup Red bell pepper, diced small, and more.

Yes, 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!

Crab Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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