Mirj's Faux Crab Salad

Bring the taste of the ocean to your table—no seafood required—with Mirj’s Faux Crab Salad! This luscious plant-based recipe uses hearts of palm, expertly shredded to mimic the delicate texture of crab, combined with fresh celery, red onion, and the vibrant zest of dill for a refreshing crunch. A creamy, tangy dressing made with vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning ties it all together, delivering authentic coastal flavors without the seafood. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad can be served chilled as a light side dish, a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or a flavorful topping for crackers. It’s a quick, vegan-friendly dish that’s perfect for summer gatherings or a satisfying weekday lunch. Garnished with paprika and chives, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz (canned, drained) Hearts of palm
• 2 stalks (finely chopped) Celery
• 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
• 2 tbsp (chopped) Fresh dill
• 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
• 2 tbsp (freshly squeezed) Lemon juice
• 0.25 cup Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp (or to taste) Salt
• 0.25 tsp (freshly ground) Black pepper
• 0.25 tsp (optional, for garnish) Paprika
• 1 tbsp (optional, finely chopped, for garnish) Chives

Directions

Step 1

Begin by draining the hearts of palm thoroughly. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Step 2

Using your hands or a fork, gently shred the hearts of palm into stringy, crab-like pieces. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and chopped fresh dill to the bowl with the shredded hearts of palm.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well-combined.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the hearts of palm mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or Old Bay if necessary.

Step 7

Refrigerate the salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step enhances the seafood-like flavors.

Step 8

Before serving, garnish the salad with a light sprinkle of paprika and optional chopped chives for an extra pop of color and flavor.

Step 9

Serve chilled as a side dish, or use it as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or on top of crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(564.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	283.1

Total Fat 14.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.0g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 4398.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.2g	0%
Total Sugars 6.3g
Protein 11.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264.9mg	0%
Iron 3.2mg	0%
Potassium 915.7mg	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: 41.5%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 44.3%