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creamy crab salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diane C.
Anytown, TX

I love crab salad. This is my version.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For creamy crab salad

  • 1 pkg
    imitation crab meat (i prefer louis kemp)
  • 1/2 c
    celery, diced fine
  • 1-2 slice
    onion, diced fine
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 c
    ranch dressing, light
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise, light (i like hellmans)
  • 1 tsp
    sweet relish
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    dill, dried
  • 5-6 dash
    salt and pepper (to taste)

How To Make creamy crab salad

  • 1
    Rinse and drain the imitation crab meat. Flake into a medium bowl.
  • 2
    Dice the celery and onion. Add to the crab meat.
  • 3
    In a small bowl, combine the ranch dressing, mayo, relish, and garlic powder.
  • 4
    Pour the dressing mixture over the crab meat and stir to mix. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, top with dill weed, then toss lightly to mix. Chill for one hour to blend flavors.
  • 5
    Notes: You can substitute 1 T. dried minced onion for the fresh onion.
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