Seafood Salad (Fresh, Creamy, and Perfect for Any Occasion)
July 29, 2026 by edit
Why This Seafood Salad Is So Good
Fresh and light. It’s a refreshing salad.
Creamy and tangy. The dressing is perfectly balanced.
Packed with flavor. The combination of seafood, herbs, and vegetables is delicious.
Easy to make. It comes together quickly.
Versatile. It can be served as a main or a side.
A crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves it.
Ingredients
For the salad:
1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lb imitation crab meat, flaked
2 celery stalks, diced
½ red onion, diced
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the dressing:
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Substitution notes:
No shrimp? Use more crab or lobster. No imitation crab? Use real crab meat.
Let’s Make Seafood Salad (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Prepare the Seafood
If using raw shrimp, cook and cool them. If using imitation crab, flake it into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
Dice the celery, dice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
Step 3: Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Combine
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, crab, celery, red onion, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
Step 5: Chill
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6: Serve
Serve chilled.
