Creamy Seafood Salad
A refreshing seafood salad made with tender seafood, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, flavorful dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or served over lettuce.
Ingredients
For the Salad
1 lb cooked imitation crab meat, chopped (or cooked shrimp, or a mix of both)
1 cup cooked small shrimp (optional)
2 celery stalks, finely diced
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional)
For the Dressing
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the chopped seafood, celery, red onion, parsley, and dill.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
Serve chilled.
Serving Suggestions
On a bed of lettuce
In croissants or sandwich rolls
With crackers or toasted baguette slices
Stuffed into avocado halves
In lettuce wraps for a low-carb meal