Best Ever Copycat Subway Seafood Salad
This Subway Seafood Salad Recipe combines imitation crab, shrimp, and a creamy dressing for a quick, flavorful seafood salad you can enjoy on lettuce or in a sandwich. Ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1/2 cup small cooked shrimp, chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce, for serving
- Optional: diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or any other veggies you love
Instructions
- 1
First, let's get the seafood ready. Take 1 cup of imitation crab meat and shred it into small pieces. Then, chop the small cooked shrimp into bite-sized pieces. The combination of crab and shrimp makes this recipe for Subway Seafood Salad absolutely delicious
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Mix well until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for a zesty kick, 1 tablespoon of finely chopped celery for crunch, and 1 tablespoon of finely chopped red onion for a bit of bite. Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning if you like a touch of spice. Season with salt and pepper to taste
- 3
Now, gently fold the shredded imitation crab meat and chopped shrimp into the dressing mixture. Make sure all the seafood is well coated with the creamy dressing
- 4
For the best flavor, cover the seafood salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully
- 5
Serve your homemade Subway Seafood Salad on a bed of fresh lettuce. You can also add diced tomatoes, cucumbers, or any of your favorite veggies to add more freshness and crunch.