Description
A refreshing and creamy seafood salad featuring shredded imitation crab mixed with crisp celery, red onion, and sweet corn kernels in a tangy lemon-mustard mayonnaise dressing. Perfectly chilled and served over lettuce, in sandwiches, or with crackers for a light and flavorful meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Seafood
- 1 lb imitation crab, shredded into chunks
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Vegetables
- ½ cup celery, finely diced
- ¼ cup red onion, minced
- ½ cup corn kernels (drained if canned)
Seasonings & Garnish
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until the mixture is smooth and well combined, creating the tangy base for the salad.
- Add the Crab: Gently break the imitation crab meat into bite-sized pieces and carefully fold them into the prepared dressing, ensuring even coating without breaking the chunks too much.
- Mix in Vegetables and Season: Add the finely diced celery, minced red onion, and sweet corn kernels to the bowl. Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, and add freshly chopped dill for an optional burst of herbal freshness.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly. For best flavor, refrigerate for 1 hour or longer, ideally overnight.
- Serve: Serve the creamy crab-style seafood salad cold, either over crisp lettuce leaves, as a filling for sandwiches, or accompanied by crackers for an elegant appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- For optimal flavor, chill the salad overnight to fully develop the taste.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce fat content while maintaining creaminess.
- Adjust seasoning carefully, as some imitation crab can be pre-seasoned and salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
