Creamy Crab & Celery Salad (Classic Lemon-Dill Seafood Salad) 🦀🥗

Ingredients

  • 1 lb imitation crab meat or cooked crab meat, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, finely sliced
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried dill)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional Add-Ins

  • Chopped cucumber
  • Red onion
  • Hard-boiled eggs
  • Old Bay seasoning

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, celery, and green onions.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently stir until fully coated.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
  5. Serve cold with crackers, croissants, lettuce cups, or sandwiches.

Tips

  • Add extra lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
  • Best served chilled and fresh.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Yum-worthy and perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and summer lunches 😋

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