🥗 Weight Watchers Seafood Salad (Light & Creamy)
⭐ Why You’ll Love It
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High in protein
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Low in fat
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WW-friendly (low Points depending on ingredients used)
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Perfect for meal prep
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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12 oz imitation crab meat (or cooked real crab), chopped
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8 oz cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined, chopped
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½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
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2 tbsp light mayonnaise
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1 celery stalk, finely diced
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2 tbsp red onion, finely minced
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1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
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Salt & black pepper to taste
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Optional: 1–2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prep Seafood – Chop crab and shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
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Make Dressing – In a large bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, light mayo, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and seasonings.
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Mix – Fold in seafood, celery, red onion, and dill.
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Chill – Refrigerate at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
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Serve – Over lettuce, in a whole-grain wrap, or with cucumber slices.
📊 Estimated WW Points
(Points vary by plan & brands used)
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Using imitation crab + nonfat yogurt + light mayo: 2–4 Points per serving
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Using real crab: Often 1–3 Points per serving
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Using all light mayo (no yogurt): Points increase slightly
For exact Points, scan your specific ingredients in the **WW International app.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
1️⃣ Can I use canned crab or tuna?
Yes! Canned lump crab (in water) works great. Tuna can be substituted but will change flavor and texture.
2️⃣ How long does it last in the fridge?
Up to 3 days in an airtight container.
3️⃣ Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes. Replace Greek yogurt with:
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Dairy-free plain yogurt
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Or additional light mayo
4️⃣ Can I add pasta to make it a seafood pasta salad?
Absolutely. Add 1–2 cups cooked whole-wheat pasta.
Note: This will increase WW Points.
5️⃣ What are low-Point serving ideas?
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Butter lettuce cups
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Stuffed tomatoes
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Cucumber boats
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On top of mixed greens
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In a high-fiber wrap
6️⃣ Can I meal prep this?
Yes! Store in individual containers for grab-and-go lunches.
