Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches Recipe

Craving seafood but short on time? This recipe for Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches delivers big on flavor and texture in just minutes! Made with delicious imitation crab meat, creamy Miracle Whip, and crisp veggies, these sandwiches are perfect for a light lunch, appetizer, or quick weeknight meal. Get ready for a burst of fresh, satisfying goodness!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 257.5 kcal

Protein 18g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches

Imitation Crabmeat
1/2 cup Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
Red Onions
Salt And Pepper
Hamburger Buns
Lettuce Leaves

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How to Make Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches

In a food processor, pulse 8 oz of flaked imitation crab meat for a few seconds until it's broken into smaller, bite-sized chunks. Be careful not to over-process!
Add 1/2 cup of Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise) and pulse for another couple of seconds until the crab meat is evenly coated and the mixture is slightly chunky.
Stir in 1/2 cup of finely chopped celery and 1/4 cup of finely chopped red onion.
Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Spoon the crab salad onto 4 soft sandwich buns. Add lettuce leaves and enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

Carbs

12g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches?

Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches?

Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches has approximately 257.5 calories per serving, with about 18 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches?

The key ingredients for Fake Crab Salad Sandwiches are Imitation Crabmeat, Miracle Whip, Celery, Red Onions, Salt And Pepper, Hamburger Buns. See the full list with measurements above.