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Cold Seafood Salad

Chill Out with This Easy Cold Seafood Salad Recipe

Enjoy a refreshing Cold Seafood Salad, bursting with flavors from imitation crab meat, celery, and onion. A low-carb delight for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat or real lump crabmeat for a gourmet twist
  • 1 medium Onion use red onion for milder taste
  • 2 stalks Celery essential for crunch
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a healthier swap
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream can omit or double up on mayo
  • 1 tsp Paprika consider smoked paprika for flavor
  • 1 tsp Dill no substitutes necessary
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chop the imitation crab meat into 1-inch bite-sized pieces and set aside in a mixing bowl.
  2. Finely dice the onion and celery into approximately ¼-inch pieces. Combine with crab meat in the mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, paprika, dill, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  4. Pour the dressing over the crab, onion, and celery. Gently fold the ingredients together.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled on a bed of mixed greens or with crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Chill the salad for at least an hour for optimal taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

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