Crabmeat Salad Deli Style

Indulge in the creamy, flavorful goodness of Crabmeat Salad Deli Style, a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for lunch or light dinners! This refreshing salad combines tender imitation crabmeat (or real lump crabmeat, if you prefer) with crisp celery, zesty red onion, and fresh parsley for a medley of textures and flavors. Tossed in a tangy mayo-based dressing with a hint of Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and freshly squeezed lemon juice, every bite is bright and satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dish can be served chilled as a side, sandwich filling, or atop a bed of greens. Garnish with paprika and enjoy a deli classic right at home! Keywords: crabmeat salad, deli-style, easy salad recipe, no-cook recipes, seafood salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Imitation crabmeat (or lump crabmeat)
• 100 grams Mayonnaise
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.5 units Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons Paprika (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Chop the imitation crabmeat (or lump crabmeat) into small, bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Dice the celery stalks finely and add them to the bowl for a crunchy texture.

Step 3

Finely chop the red onion and fresh parsley, and add them to the bowl.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

Step 5

Pour the mayo mixture over the crabmeat and vegetables. Gently fold everything together until well coated and evenly combined.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, sprinkle a pinch of paprika on top for a pop of color, if desired.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a side dish, sandwich/wrap filling, or atop a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(482.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1015.2

Total Fat 74.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 148.0mg	0%
Sodium 3655.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 68.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.6g
Protein 20.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 74.1mg	0%
Iron 1.9mg	0%
Potassium 578.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.1%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 26.8%