Description
Enjoy a quick and easy Imitation Crab Salad recipe! Made with budget-friendly surimi, mayonnaise, celery, and lemon, this refreshing dish is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Learn how to make the best crab stick salad with our step-by-step guide.
Ingredients
- Imitation Crab (8 oz), diced
- Mayonnaise (1/2 cup)
- Celery (1/2 cup), finely chopped
- Onion (1/4 cup), minced (red or green)
- Lemon Juice (1 tablespoon), fresh
- Salt (1/4 teaspoon)
- Black Pepper (1/4 teaspoon)
- Paprika (1/4 teaspoon), optional
Instructions
- Dice the imitation crab sticks into small, bite-sized pieces and place in a medium bowl.
- Add the finely chopped celery and minced onion to the bowl.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, ensuring the ingredients are well combined. Use less or more mayonnaise based on your desired creaminess.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using). Mix everything thoroughly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on lettuce leaves, in sandwiches, or with crackers.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Fresh dill or parsley can enhance the flavor.
- Consider adding avocado for creaminess and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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