Zesty Imitation Crab Salad Bites: A Refreshing Snack Delight

Ingredients

- 1 pound imitation crab meat, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 red onion or 1/2 green onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:
- Begin by chopping the imitation crab meat into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Finely dice the celery stalks and slice the black olives.
- Choose your preferred onion; dice the red onion or the green onion finely.

2. Mix the Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped imitation crab meat, diced celery, sliced black olives, and chopped onion.
- Stir gently to ensure even distribution of all ingredients.

3. Create the Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, freshly squeezed lemon juice, chopped dill, paprika, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and well-blended.

4. Combine and Chill:
- Pour the dressing over the crab mixture.
- Using a spatula, gently fold the dressing with the salad mixture until every ingredient is coated evenly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

5. Serve:
- Remove the salad from the refrigerator and give it a final stir.
- Serve the crab salad as delightful bites on top of crackers or lettuce leaves for an enticing snack option.

Preparation Time

PT15M
15 minutes

Cooking Time

PT0M
0 minutes

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Snack

Keywords

crab salad, imitation crab, seafood snack, easy appetizer, no-cook recipe, refreshing salad, summer snack, seafood dish, quick snack, light meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total calories: 1,200

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