Imitation Crab Salad

So, you know that store-bought seafood salad with the barely-there crab meat? This crab salad with imitation crab meat is in another league! Absolutely loaded with amazing ingredients, you can indulge to your heart’s content. 😋 Plus, there are so many different ways to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors in this easy imitation crab salad recipe. Here are a few of my favorites: Technically, it’s ground white fish formed into chunks with starch (that’s why some people call this dish a seafood salad). For me, it’s a question of convenience and economics because imitation crab meat is more readily available and a lot cheaper. Plus, imitation crab meat makes prep work for this salad a breeze. 😅

Recipe Ingredients

How to Make an Imitation Crab Salad

Mix Salad – In a large bowl, mix the crab meat, onions, green onions, and celery. Dressing – In a smaller bowl, mix the mayonnaise, mustard, Creole seasoning, and lemon juice. Chill until ready to use. Assemble – Add the mayonnaise dressing to the crab mixture and thoroughly combine—season with salt and pepper. Serve – Garnish with dill and serve on a baguette, lettuce and avocados, or crackers. The choice is yours. 😉

Recipe Variations

Tips and Tricks

Make-Ahead Instructions

Feel free to make this salad a day ahead of time. Simply store the dressing and salad ingredients separately in the fridge in airtight containers. Mix them no more than an hour before you’re ready to serve them.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Serve this crab salad chilled and garnished with dill. If you have leftovers, refrigerate them in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Freezing isn’t a good idea because it ruins the texture of raw vegetables.

What Goes With Imitation Crab Salad

Make a meal out of imitation crab salad by digging straight in with a fork and serving Hawaiian sweet rolls or coconut rice along with a glass of your favorite lemonade. For dessert, serve easy lemon bars. 🍋