Best 9 Crab Pea Salad Recipes

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Crab pea salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a side dish, or an appetizer. It is made with fresh crab meat, peas, celery, and mayonnaise, and is often seasoned with lemon juice, dill, and Old Bay seasoning. Crab pea salad is a classic summer dish, but it can be enjoyed year-round. Here are a few tips for making the best crab pea salad:

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB AND PEA SALAD



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"From picnics to potlucks, this fast-to-fix combination receives rave reviews," writes Janine Gillespie of Milwaukie, Oregon. "I often garnish it with paprika, sliced hard-cooked eggs, tomatoes or croutons."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
6 to 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine peas, crab and bacon. Combine mayonnaise and onion powder; fold into the crab mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

PEA AND CRAB SALAD



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Imitation crab, peas and bacon blend beautifully in this salad. A great salad to use for any holiday dinner or just for a spring salad.

Provided by LAURIE_MEINERTS

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

14 slices bacon
1 ¼ pounds imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
¾ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 ½ cups diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown and crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the imitation crab, bacon and peas. Stir onion powder into mayonnaise, and then stir into the crab mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate. Top with diced tomatoes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1522 mg, Sugar 12 g

PEA 'N' CRAB PASTA SALAD



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This pretty pasta salad is jazzed up with crabmeat, spinach and peas. With crumbled feta and just the right amount of Italian dressing, it makes a hearty side dish or a satisfying main course served with bread alongside. -Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
2-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1-1/2 cups imitation crabmeat
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the spinach, peas and crab. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Stir into spinach mixture. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

CRAB & PEA SALAD



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Make and share this Crab & Pea Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Shirl J 831

Categories     Crab

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
6 -8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine peas, crab and bacon.
  • Combine mayo and onion powder; fold into crab mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate till served.

PEA AND CRAB SALAD



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A variety of fresh, nutritious peas comprise this inventive salad from chef Todd English of Ca Va.Also try:Seared Tuna with Blood Orange Vinaigrette, Silky Miso Sweet Potatoes

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coarse salt
1/2 cup fresh snow peas, strings removed
1/2 cup fresh snap peas, strings removed
1/2 cup fresh, shelled, or frozen peas
1/2 cup pea tendrils
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through for shells

Steps:

  • Prepare an ice-water bath and set aside. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat; generously salt water and return to a boil. Add snow peas and cook until just tender-crisp. Drain and transfer to ice-water bath to cool. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl. Repeat process with snap and fresh peas. Add pea tendrils to bowl with snow, snap, and fresh peas and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over pea salad and add crabmeat; toss to combine. Serve.

GLUTEN-FREE CRAB CAKES WITH SNAP PEA SALAD



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A mixture of almond meal and cornmeal takes the place of traditional breadcrumbs in these scallion- and mint-studded crab cakes. And a raw snap pea salad is just the refreshing crunchy side to turn it into a complete meal.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Gluten-Free and Fresh     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Crab     Dinner     Egg     Jalapeño     Mint     Lemon     Almond     Cornmeal     Radish     Sugar Snap Pea     Spring     Seafood     Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 large eggs
4 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
3/4 cup mayonnaise, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 plus 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 bunch scallions (about 6 scallions), divided
3/4 cup mint leaves, divided
1 jalapeño, preferably red, seeded, finely chopped (optional)
1/2 cup almond meal
2 tablespoons cornmeal
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 pound sugar snap peas, trimmed, halved lengthwise, preferably on the bias
6 red radishes, halved, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs, lemon zest, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. mustard, 3/4 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
  • Finely chop 4 scallions, then finely chop mint to yield 2 Tbsp. total, reserving remaining leaves; add to egg mixture. Add jalapeño (if using), almond meal, and cornmeal and stir to combine. Fold in crabmeat, then form into 12 (1/2"-thick) patties.
  • Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Working in batches if needed, cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate.
  • Meanwhile, whisk 1/2 tsp. mustard, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl. Thinly slice remaining 2 scallions on an angle; transfer to bowl with dressing. Add sugar snap peas, radishes, and reserved mint leaves; toss to combine.
  • Whisk remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. mustard, and 1/8 tsp. pepper in a small bowl.
  • Serve crab cakes with salad and mayonnaise sauce alongside.
  • Do Ahead
  • Crab cake patties can be formed 1 day ahead. Arrange in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and chill.

DUNGENESS CRAB SALAD WITH SWEET PEA TENDRILS AND ORANGE DRESSING



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon grapeseed oil
1 red onion, diced small
2 cloves garlic, lightly crushed with the side of a knife blade, then minced
2 plum tomatoes, seeds removed and cut brunoise
1 blood orange, segmented and diced
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 (1 1/2 to 2-pound) Dungeness crabs, meat removed from claws and body (equates to about 1 pound of crabmeat)
1/2 cup pea tendrils

Steps:

  • To make the orange dressing: Heat the grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and garlic and allow to sweat for about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir in tomatoes, orange and chives and cook for an additional 2 minutes over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in fresh mint leaves. Set aside until needed.
  • For the crab salad: Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce and mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl. Gently fold in crabmeat. Using a 2 or 3-inch circle cutter, form crabmeat into rounds. Top with orange dressing and 2 tablespoons pea tendrils. Serve chilled.

CRAB AND PEA SALAD



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We love crab meat and this is a wonderful crab salad for summer. Easy to make.

Provided by Theresa

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 slices bacon
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed
1 pound imitation crab meat, flaked
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ teaspoon onion powder

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine peas, imitation crab, bacon, mayonnaise, and onion powder. Mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 616.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 71.2 mg, Fat 47.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1656.8 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

CRAB PEA SALAD



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Can't remember where this recipe came from but this is a nice side dish or you can serve it on crackers, which is what I normally do.

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 oz pkg frozen sweet green peas
8 oz canned "real" crabmeat, flaked
6 (or 8) strips of bacon, cooked & crumbled
1/2 c mayonnaise
1/4 tsp onion powder

Steps:

  • 1. In bowl, combine peas, crabmeat & bacon.
  • 2. In another bowl, combine mayo & onion powder, mixing well.
  • 3. Now combine both mixtures together. Cover & refrigerate until serving.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh crab meat: Opt for fresh crab meat over canned or frozen options to ensure the best flavor and texture in your salad.
  • Cook the crab meat properly: If using fresh crab, boil it for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Avoid overcooking, as this can result in tough, rubbery crab meat.
  • Use high-quality mayonnaise: A good-quality mayonnaise will make a big difference in the overall taste of your salad. Look for a mayonnaise made with real, simple ingredients and avoid options with added sugars or artificial flavors.
  • Don't skimp on the peas: Peas add sweetness and crunch to the salad, so be generous when adding them. Fresh or frozen peas can be used, but avoid canned peas, as they can be mushy and lack flavor.
  • Add some crunch: Chopped celery, red onion, or bell pepper can add a nice crunch to the salad. These vegetables also add flavor and color.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to season the salad with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper or Old Bay seasoning for a little extra kick.
  • Chill before serving: For the best flavor, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the salad to become more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Crab pea salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of fresh crab meat, sweet peas, and creamy mayonnaise, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic. Serve crab pea salad as a light lunch or dinner option, or as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken. It is also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. No matter how you choose to serve it, crab pea salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for any occasion.

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