Mel's Crab Salad

Name: Mel's Crab Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 495 min
Ingredients: 1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked; 0.5 cup finely chopped celery, or more to taste; 0.5 cup reduced-fat ranch dressing; 0.33333334326744 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

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I came up with this easy crab salad recipe after trying for years to duplicate one made at a seafood market where I used to work. This isn't the same, but I actually like it better. It's so easy to make — the most time-consuming part is separating the crabmeat. When I make it, my daughter takes the whole batch and hides so she can eat it all. Serve with club-style crackers.

Recipe by Melissa Goff

Updated on November 16, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked
½ cup finely chopped celery, or more to taste
½ cup reduced-fat ranch dressing
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

Gently mix crabmeat, celery, ranch, mayonnaise, sugar, and parsley in a salad bowl until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, for 8 hours to overnight. Stir again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

331	Calories
22g	Fat
24g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 331
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 1374mg	60%
Total Carbohydrate 24g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 30mg	2%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 185mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.