Seafood Salad (No-Cook Coastal Style)

This Seafood Salad is a light, refreshing, coastal-inspired dish that highlights the mild sweetness of imitation crab paired with crisp vegetables and a bright, herby dressing. It’s a no-cook recipe, making it ideal for warm weather, quick lunches, or easy meal prep.

A touch of Old Bay seasoning gives it that classic Maryland-style flavor, turning a simple chilled salad into something flavorful and satisfying.

Ingredients

Protein & Crunch

Ingredient	Amount
Imitation crab meat (flaked style)	16 oz
Celery, finely diced	½ cup
Red onion, very finely diced	3 tbsp

Dressing

Ingredient	Amount
Mayonnaise	½ cup
Fresh lemon juice	2 tsp
Fresh dill, chopped (or ½ tsp dried)	1½ tbsp
Old Bay seasoning	½ tsp
Salt and black pepper	To taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

If the imitation crab is in larger pieces, gently flake it apart using a fork or your hands into bite-sized chunks. Finely dice the celery and red onion so they distribute evenly throughout the salad.

Step 2: Combine

In a large bowl, add the crab, celery, and red onion. Spoon in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, and Old Bay seasoning.

Step 3: Mix and Season

Gently toss everything together until well coated, being careful not to break up the crab too much. Season with salt and pepper, then taste and adjust as needed.

Step 4: Chill (Optional)

Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and deepen.

Enjoy chilled as a light meal, sandwich filling, or side dish.