If you are a fan of fresh, light dishes, then Chinese crabmeat and cucumber salad is the perfect dish for you! The combination of succulent crabmeat and crisp, refreshing cucumber is unbeatable. The salad is also incredibly easy to make, making it a great option for a quick and healthy lunch or dinner. Serve Chinese crabmeat and cucumber salad as an appetizer or side dish to make any meal feel special.
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QUICK CUCUMBER AND CRAB SALAD
Steps:
- Chop cooked crab meat, English cucumber, green onion, parsley, dill, and celery. In a large bowl, mix chopped ingredients with vinegar, mayonnaise or sour cream, salt, and pepper. Enjoy! Refrigerate any leftovers.
SUNOMONO (JAPANESE CUCUMBER AND SEAFOOD SALAD)
Cucumbers and seafood, lightly pickled in rice vinegar, make up this cool and tasty salad that makes a perfect side dish or appetizer. Rice vinegar is an Asian-style vinegar that is milder than distilled or balsamic. Serve with steamed white rice and a cup of fresh green tea.
Provided by xerxes2695
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Cucumber Salad Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lay cucumber slices onto a large plate and sprinkle with salt on both sides. Set aside until water is drawn from the cucumber, about 15 minutes. Brush salt from cucumbers and press with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Combine cucumber slices, crab sticks, rice vinegar, and soy sauce in a glass dish bowl; toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 24 hours).
- Divide cucumber salad onto 4 plates; sprinkle each portion with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1279.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
CUCUMBER CRAB SALAD
The most important thing in this salad is to slice the cucumbers VERY think like they do in Japanese restaurants. It makes all the difference.
Provided by TishT
Categories Crab
Time 17m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Slice and dry the cucumbers well(remember to slice thin), also drain the crab.
- Heat a small skillet and brush with oil. Add the sesame seeds and toast them, stirring constantly until lightly browned, then grind with a morter and pestle.
- Lightly toss all ingredients together in a bowl and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.5, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 33.1, Sodium 881.9, Carbohydrate 6.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.8, Protein 10.5
CHINESE CUCUMBER SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Yield 4 servings as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, oils and pepper flakes. Mix in the cucumbers and red bell pepper. Chill before serving.
CHINESE CRABMEAT AND CUCUMBER SALAD
Steps:
- Pick over the crabmeat and discard all bits of shell and cartilage. Peel the cucumbers and cut them lengthwise in two. With a small spoon, scrape the seeds out of each half, leaving hollow, boat-like shells. Shred the cucumbers, not too fine, with a cleaver or large, sharp knife. In a small glass or porcelain bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, pepper and sesame-seed oil, and mix well. Add the cucumbers and crabmeat; toss to coat thoroughly with the dressing and chill slightly - no more than an hour - before serving.
CUCUMBER CRAB BOATS
Cool, creamy and crunchy, this simple appetizer has it all! To make it even easier, blitz the veggies in a food processor instead of finely dicing them by hand.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 24 crab boats
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Cut each cucumber half crosswise into 4 pieces and place on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Let stand while making the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until smooth. Fold in the celery, bell peppers, crabmeat, seafood seasoning, lemon zest, lemon juice and chopped dill.
- Pat the cucumbers dry (to remove the liquid and salt). Spoon the crab salad into the hollowed cucumbers. Garnish with more dill. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
FAST CHINESE CUCUMBER SALAD
This recipe is from a friend of mine. A quick snack or appetizer salad. Adjust sugar, vinegar and soy sauce to your own preference.
Provided by Happy_Housewife
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil together until the sugar is blended.
- Add garlic to the mixture and stir a few times.
- Add the mixture to the cucumbers and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.3, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 2686, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 12.5, Protein 6.6
ASIAN CRAB AND CUKE SALAD
This salad reminds me of the squid and seaweed salad served in japanese restaurants. It's a quick and easy lunch or light dinner. It would also be delicious with shrimp instead of crab.
Provided by C.H.
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Crab Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place cucumber slices in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Toss in imitation crabmeat. Whisk vinegar and soy sauce together in a separate bowl. Pour over the cucumber and crab mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 697.8 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
CHINESE CRAB SALAD RECIPE
Provided by รก-174942
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- * Alternate Mushrooms: Enoki Soak the wood ears in hot water to cover until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and slice. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise. Slice very thin diagonally. Sprinkle lightly with salt. Allow to stand for 5 minutes; drain well. Squeeze to remove the excess moisture. Place the cucumber slices in a circle on a plate. Put the sliced wood ears in the center. Arrange the crab meat neatly on top of the mushrooms. Mix the dressing ingredients together and drizzle the dressing over the salad. Garnish with cilantro. This recipe yields 4 first course servings.
Tips:
- For the best crabmeat, choose a high-quality brand that specializes in sustainably-sourced seafood.
- If you're using fresh crabmeat, make sure to clean it thoroughly before cooking.
- To save time, you can use pre-shredded crabmeat from the grocery store.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of vegetables in the salad to your liking.
- For a more authentic Chinese flavor, use a high-quality light soy sauce and sesame oil.
- If you're short on time, you can use store- politicought fried shallots instead of homemade ones.
- Serve the salad as soon as it's made for the best flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
This Chinese crabmeat and salad recipe is a delicious and refreshing dish that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of crabmeat, cucumbers, and vegetables is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The salad is also easy to make and can be made in advance, so it's perfect for busy weeknight meals. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Chinese crabmeat and salad recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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