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Crab Salad

A creamy, tangy crab salad recipe that combines flaked imitation crab, crisp celery, mayo, and ranch dressing for a crowd-pleasing seafood side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound imitation crabmeat flaked
  • 2 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnishes: chopped green onions fresh dill
  • To serve: crisp lettuce leaves or hot dog buns

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flaked imitation crab, celery, mayonnaise, ranch dressing, and lemon juice.
  2. Season generously with salt and pepper. Tip: Adjust the dressing ratio to your taste—more mayo for creaminess, extra ranch for tang.
  3. Gently fold the mixture until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
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