Best 4 Imitation Crab Celery Salad Recipes

Calling all seafood lovers! Imitation crab celery salad is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of imitation crab, celery, mayonnaise, and a variety of seasonings to create a refreshing and flavorful salad. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is a perfect appetizer or side dish for any occasion. It is also incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation time. Whether you are looking for a light lunch option or a quick and easy snack, imitation crab celery salad is sure to satisfy your cravings. In this article, we will provide you with step-by-step instructions for making this delicious salad, along with variations and additional tips to enhance its flavor and presentation. So, gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds!

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IMITATION CRABMEAT SALAD

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Great deli-like salad. Our family never seems to get tired of it! You may use low-fat sour cream and mayonnaise if you wish. Serve on lettuce leaves with tomato wedges for a garnish.

Provided by DThomRN2

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced celery
1 pound imitation crab meat, flaked
¼ cup sour cream
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
⅔ cup Italian-style salad dressing
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine onion, green pepper, celery and imitation crab meat.
In a separate bowl, mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, salad dressing, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper.
Pour the dressing mixture into the crab/vegetable mixture and toss lightly to combine. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 575.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 53.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1393.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

IMITATION CRAB & CELERY SALAD

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Make and share this Imitation Crab & Celery Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories Crab

Time 5m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups crabmeat (I use imitation)
1 cup thin sliced celery
1/3 cup Miracle Whip (may use light or fat free)
1 tablespoon minced green onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper

Steps:

Combine crab meat and celery in a bowl.
Mix Miracle Whip, onion and salt and pepper together.
Pour over crab meat.
Toss together and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.

CRAB SALAD

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This crab salad is a blend of imitation crab, vegetables and herbs, all tossed in a simple creamy dressing. A quick and easy salad that's perfect served over lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich.

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories Salad

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound imitation crab meat (flaked style, or sticks cut into slices)
1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped, plus more for garnish)

Steps:

Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Stir gently to combine.
Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 days.
Sprinkle with additional chopped dill for garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 625 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

IMITATION CRAB SALAD

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This is a crab salad made with a bread filler.

Provided by Audrie

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 eggs
½ (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cubed
1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ small onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
Trim crust from bread and dice into cubes.
In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, eggs, crab, celery, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream and salt and pepper. Mix together well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 217.2 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1176.1 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh celery and imitation crab meat.
If you don't have any celery, you can substitute with chopped cucumber or jicama.
To add a bit of sweetness, add a tablespoon of honey or agave nectar to the dressing.
If you like a spicy salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
For a more flavorful salad, marinate the imitation crab meat in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before assembling the salad.

Conclusion:

This imitation crab and celery salad is a refreshing and delicious side dish or light lunch. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad, give this one a try!