Imitation Crab Salad on Lettuce or in Wrap Pita

Light, refreshing, and incredibly versatile, this Imitation Crab Salad on Lettuce or in a Wrap Pita is a perfect fusion of creamy textures and zesty flavors. Featuring tender shredded imitation crab meat tossed with a luscious blend of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, this salad is elevated with crisp celery, tangy red onion, fresh dill, and a splash of lemon juice for brightness. Serve it as a low-carb option on crisp lettuce leaves or tuck it into soft pita bread for a satisfying handheld meal. Perfect as a quick lunch, snack, or light dinner, this easy 15-minute recipe is packed with flavor and customizable for any occasion. Indulge in this simple yet elegant seafood-inspired dish today!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 250 grams imitation crab meat
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 leaves lettuce leaves (e.g., romaine or butter lettuce)
• 2 pieces pita bread

Directions

Step 1

Finely shred the imitation crab meat into a large mixing bowl using a fork or your hands.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 3

Gently mix all the ingredients together with a spoon or spatula until well combined.

Step 4

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 5

For the lettuce option: Spoon an equal amount of crab salad into the center of each lettuce leaf, gently folding the edges to create a makeshift ‘wrap’.

Step 6

For the pita wrap option: Cut the pita breads in half to create pockets and fill each half with crab salad, pressing gently to pack the filling securely.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a quick snack or light meal. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(841.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1067.2

Total Fat 48.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 111mg	0%
Sodium 3275.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 129.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.9g	0%
Total Sugars 27.0g
Protein 36.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 237.5mg	0%
Iron 6.8mg	0%
Potassium 1503.3mg	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: 39.5%

Protein: 13.3%

Carbs: 47.2%