Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches
Elevate your lunch game with these irresistibly creamy and refreshing Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches, a budget-friendly twist on a seafood classic! Made with tender imitation crab meat, crisp celery, tangy red onion, and fresh parsley, this easy recipe is tossed in a zesty dressing featuring mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Pack all that flavor between soft sandwich rolls or crusty bread, layered with crunchy lettuce for a satisfying bite every time. Perfect for quick lunches, picnics, or light dinners, this 15-minute no-cook recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether served as-is or customized with toppings like avocado or tomato, these sandwiches are sure to become a family favorite.
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Ingredients
- 227 grams imitation crab meat
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery
- 0.25 red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 sandwich bread or rolls
- 4 lettuce leaves
Directions
Step 1
Finely chop the imitation crab meat and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Dice the celery and red onion into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the crab meat.
Step 3
Finely chop the parsley and add it to the mixture.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the crab mixture and gently fold everything together until evenly combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 6
Lay out the sandwich bread or rolls and place one lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each sandwich.
Step 7
Top the lettuce with a generous scoop of the crab salad mixture.
Step 8
Close the sandwich with the other piece of bread or roll and serve immediately. Optionally, you can toast the bread or add additional toppings like tomato slices or avocado.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 622.2 grams (622.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1597 |
| Total Fat 94.60g | 121% |
| Saturated Fat 9.60g | 48% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.30g | |
| Cholesterol 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium 3712mg | 161% |
| Total Carbohydrate 152.10g | 55% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.70g | 24% |
| Total Sugars 24.70g | |
| Protein 34.40g | 69% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 225mg | 17% |
| Iron 8mg | 43% |
| Potassium 579mg | 12% |
Source of Calories