🥗✨ Mediterranean Crab & Dill Salad (Light & Creamy)

Fresh, bright, protein-packed, and insanely easy.

📝 Ingredients

Salad

• 1 lb imitation crab meat (or real crab if preferred), chopped

• 2–3 ribs celery, diced

• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

• Optional Mediterranean add-ins:

  • 1 tbsp capers

  • ¼ cup chopped cucumbers

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

Creamy Dressing

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (Mediterranean twist—light & high protein)

• 2 tbsp light mayo

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional but delicious)

• 1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt & black pepper to taste

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Base

• Chop the imitation crab into bite-size pieces.

• Dice celery and fresh dill.

2. Make the Dressing

Whisk together:

• Greek yogurt

• Light mayo

• Olive oil (optional)

• Lemon juice

• Garlic powder

• Onion powder

• Salt & pepper

Mix until smooth.

3. Combine

• Add the crab, celery, and dill into a mixing bowl.

• Pour dressing over the top.

• Toss until evenly coated.

4. Chill

• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes for best flavor.

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🌿 Mediterranean Tips

• Swap lemon juice with white wine vinegar for extra brightness.

• Add chopped parsley, green onions, or cucumbers for freshness.

• Serve with:

  • Whole-grain pita

  • Lettuce cups

  • Olives

  • Tomato slices

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⭐ Low-Point Version (≈2 points)

• Use fat-free Greek yogurt + 1 tbsp light mayo only

• Skip olive oil

• Add extra lemon for flavor boost

Still creamy, still amazing!