🥗✨ Mediterranean Crab & Dill Salad (Light & Creamy)
Fresh, bright, protein-packed, and insanely easy.
📝 Ingredients
Salad
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1 lb imitation crab meat (or real crab if preferred), chopped
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2–3 ribs celery, diced
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2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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Optional Mediterranean add-ins:
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1 tbsp capers
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¼ cup chopped cucumbers
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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Creamy Dressing
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½ cup Greek yogurt (Mediterranean twist—light & high protein)
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2 tbsp light mayo
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1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional but delicious)
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1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Base
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Chop the imitation crab into bite-size pieces.
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Dice celery and fresh dill.
2. Make the Dressing
Whisk together:
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Greek yogurt
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Light mayo
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Olive oil (optional)
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Lemon juice
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Garlic powder
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Onion powder
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Salt & pepper
Mix until smooth.
3. Combine
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Add the crab, celery, and dill into a mixing bowl.
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Pour dressing over the top.
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Toss until evenly coated.
4. Chill
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Refrigerate at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
🌿 Mediterranean Tips
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Swap lemon juice with white wine vinegar for extra brightness.
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Add chopped parsley, green onions, or cucumbers for freshness.
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Serve with:
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Whole-grain pita
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Lettuce cups
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Olives
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Tomato slices
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⭐ Low-Point Version (≈2 points)
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Use fat-free Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp light mayo only
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Skip olive oil
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Add extra lemon for flavor boost
Still creamy, still amazing!

