Ingredients
1 lb (450g) imitation crab meat or cooked shrimp, chopped into bite-sized chunks
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for tang)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prep the base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped seafood, diced cucumber, and diced celery.
2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Combine: Pour the dressing over the seafood mix and gently fold until evenly coated.
4. Garnish & Chill: Mix in half the fresh dill and sprinkle the rest on top as a garnish. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving cold.
Creamy Shrimp, Crab & Pasta Salad
Ingredients
8 oz (225g) medium shell or elbow pasta, cooked, rinsed in cold water, and drained
8 oz (225g) crab meat or shrimp, chopped
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion or green onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Combine ingredients: Add cooked cold pasta, seafood, cucumber, and onions into a large bowl.
2. Dress and toss: Mix mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta mixture and toss gently.
3. Chill: Stir in the fresh dill and chill for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.