Best 2 5 Ingredient Crab Salad Recipes

Searching for a tantalizing and straightforward dish to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable 5 ingredient crab salad! This culinary masterpiece offers a delightful harmony of flavors and textures, crafted with minimal ingredients to highlight the natural goodness of succulent crab meat. As you embark on this culinary journey, discover the secrets to creating a crab salad that will captivate your senses and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB SALAD

Crab Salad image

This crab salad is a blend of imitation crab, vegetables and herbs, all tossed in a simple creamy dressing. A quick and easy salad that's perfect served over lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich.

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories Salad

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound imitation crab meat (flaked style, or sticks cut into slices)
1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped, plus more for garnish)

Steps:

Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Stir gently to combine.
Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 days.
Sprinkle with additional chopped dill for garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 625 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

IMITATION CRAB SALAD

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Make and share this Imitation Crab Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sassy Cat

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat
2 green onions, also called spring onions, sliced
1/4 cup celery, chopped, use the middle, tender ribs with tops
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh (I used lime)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon horseradish, prepared
2 -3 cups salad greens
1 teaspoon parsley
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

Cut crab into bite-sized pieces.
Combine the crab with the onions, celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, dill weed and horseradish; mix well.
Place the salad greens on 2 plates for large portions and 3 plates for small portions.
Divide crab mixture among the plates; sprinkle with the parsley.
Place lemon wedges on plate.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 33.1, Sodium 1232.8, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 10.5, Protein 10.5

Tips:

Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat is the key to a delicious crab salad. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat, but make sure to thaw it completely before using.
Choose the right vegetables. The vegetables you choose for your crab salad should be crisp and flavorful. Good choices include celery, onion, red bell pepper, and cucumber.
Don't overdress the salad. Crab salad is best when it's lightly dressed. A simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing is all you need.
Serve the salad chilled. Crab salad is best served chilled. You can chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving, or you can make it ahead of time and chill it overnight.

Conclusion:

Crab salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a crab salad that's sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give crab salad a try. You won't be disappointed!