Recipes Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes Crab Salad 4.7 (241) 198 Reviews 33 Photos I came up with this crab salad recipe after trying for years to duplicate one made at a seafood market where I used to work. This isn't the same, but I actually like it better. It's so easy to make — the most time-consuming part is separating the crabmeat. When I make it, my daughter takes the whole batch and hides so she can eat it all. Serve with club-style crackers. Submitted by Melissa Goff Updated on March 14, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 33 33 33 33 Prep Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 8 hrs Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe This crab salad recipe, featuring budget-friendly ingredients, is as easy as it gets. How to Make Crab Salad Making crab salad at home couldn’t be easier. You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: Crab Salad Ingredients These are the ingredients you’ll need for this summer-perfect crab salad recipe: Imitation crab meat: This recipe starts with a pound of imitation crab meat.Celery: Finely chopped celery lends flavor and texture. Dressing and mayonnaise: A combination of mayonnaise and reduced-fat ranch dressing ensures a flavorful, creamy result. Sugar: White sugar adds subtle sweetness. Parsley: Minced fresh parsley gives the crab salad a bright pop of color and flavor. How to Make a Crab Salad Here’s a very brief overview of what you can expect when you make this homemade crab salad recipe: Mix the ingredients until combined. Chill overnight. Stir before serving. How to Serve Crab Salad There are so many ways to enjoy this versatile crab salad. Serve it with crackers as an appetizer, as a side dish with any of our favorite summer dinners, or use it as a sandwich filling to make an easy-yet-impressive main dish. The possibilities are endless! Can You Make Crab Salad Ahead of Time? Yes! In fact, since the crab salad will need to chill overnight, it’s best to make it a day or two in advance. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Can You Freeze Crab Salad? We don’t recommend freezing crab salad. Mayonnaise doesn’t freeze well, as it tends to separate during the thawing process. Fortunately, this recipe is so delicious there likely won’t be any leftovers! Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “I love this crab salad and it has become something I make routinely,” says Erica Pickrell. “I have made a tweak for my family's taste. We omit the sugar and use half a teaspoon of Old Bay instead. We like to serve it on hoagie rolls with a slice of deli cheese.” “Wow, [this is a] great recipe that literally costs less than $5 to make,” raves Bluff City Jeff. “I made it exactly as the recipe shows and then I refrigerated it overnight. Came out as good as the store-bought pre-mixed versions that are more than twice as expensive.” “Definitely add a little cayenne pepper to give this a little kick,” recommends Mary438. “Also added a little salt. Very good with avocado for a quick and easy keto-friendly snack or lunch.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked ½ cup finely chopped celery, or more to taste ½ cup reduced-fat ranch dressing ⅓ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Gently mix crabmeat, celery, ranch, mayonnaise, sugar, and parsley in a salad bowl until thoroughly combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 8 hours to overnight. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir again just before serving. Enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 516 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 331 Calories 22g Fat 24g Carbs 9g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 331 % Daily Value * Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 38mg 13% Sodium 1374mg 60% Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Protein 9g 19% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 30mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 185mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.