“Crab” Salad

It’s a hot day and I really felt in the mood for something cool, light and clean tasting. If you have real crab, go for it, but I had some imitation crab and that is just fine for a simple meal. Serve this my favorite way (on saltine crackers) or rolled in lettuce leaves, rolled in a flour tortilla, in a bowl next to celery and carrot sticks, or piled on a buttered and toasted bun. Wish I had a nice avocado—I’d spoon some of this into a half.

Ingredients:

3 Tablespoons cream cheese, softened
3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
Juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1teaspoon of seafood seasoning like Old Bay®
1teaspoon sugar
1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
¼ cup cucumber, finely chopped
3 green onions, fine chopped
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 (14 ounce) package imitation crab meat, cut into bite size pieces

Directions: In a mixing bowl, whisk the cream cheese, mayo, lemon juice, vinegar, seasoning and sugar. Add in the celery, cucumber, green onions, parsley and imitation crab. Mix to combine. Taste for seasoning and change as your whimsy takes you. Chill until ready to serve.