This Classic Creamy Crab Salad is fresh, flavorful, and incredibly easy to prepare. Made with tender crab meat (or imitation crab), crisp celery, green onions, and a creamy, tangy dressing, it’s perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, crackers, or served as a light lunch.

Ready in just minutes, this refreshing seafood salad is ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, family gatherings, or meal prep throughout the week.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Ready in just 15 minutes
• Creamy, fresh, and full of flavor
• Perfect for sandwiches or crackers
• Great for meal prep
• Budget-friendly with imitation crab or luxurious with real crab
• No cooking required

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Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional)
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: American Seafood
Difficulty: Easy

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Ingredients

• 1 pound (450 g) imitation crab meat or cooked lump crab meat, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley

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Kitchen Equipment

• Large mixing bowl
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Measuring spoons
• Rubber spatula