Deluxe Seafood Salad for a Crowd Recipe ~ Noreen's Kitchen

In a large stainless steel bowl, combine 2 packages of imitation crab meat.

Add 1 bag of thawed small shrimp to the bowl.

Add the zest of 2 lemons to the mixture.

Incorporate 2 cups of finely sliced celery into the bowl.

Add 8 sliced green onions (both green and white parts).

Mix in 1 can of sliced super colossal black olives (about 1 cup).

Add 1 large diced red bell pepper (about 1 cup) to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients together in the bowl.

In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing using 2 cups of mayonnaise.

Add 1/4 cup of lemon juice (from 2 lemons) to the mayonnaise.

Stir in horseradish to taste and 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.

Add a few dashes of ketchup and Tabasco sauce (optional).

Season the dressing with 1 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning and 1 teaspoon of celery salt.

Whisk the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Taste the dressing for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

Pour the dressing over the seafood mixture in the large bowl.

Mix the salad thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are well coated with dressing.

Transfer the salad into a foil pan for storage.

Garnish the salad with green onion frills by slicing green onions and arranging them on top.

Insert the end of the celery stalk into the salad for decoration.

Refrigerate the salad overnight to allow flavors to meld.

Equipment Needed

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