Creamy Southern Crab Salad

4.75 from 4 votes

Creamy Southern crab salad is an easy and tasty combination of succulent crab meat, zesty dressing, and simple seasonings. This versatile seafood salad can be served as an appetizer, light lunch, or main course and eaten as-is, with crackers or bread, over a bed of lettuce, or as a sandwich filling. Impress your guests with this delicious and easy-to-make crab dish.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 322kcal

Author Shannon Epstein

Ingredients

1 pound crab meat
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix together the crab meat, celery, and green onion.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and hot sauce (if using). Add salt & pepper to taste.
Gently fold the mayonnaise mixture into the crab mixture. Mix until well combined.
Cover & refrigerate the crab salad for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

Nutritional information is just a guide. The real nutrition facts will vary.

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