Best 7 Crunchy Crab Salad Recipes
Craving a delightful burst of flavors and textures in your next meal? Look no further than the crunchy crab salad! This tantalizing dish combines the sweet and succulent taste of crab with a medley of crisp vegetables and tangy dressings to create a symphony of flavors in your mouth. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, planning a potluck gathering, or simply seeking a light and refreshing lunch option, this crunchy crab salad is guaranteed to impress and satisfy.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRUNCHY CRAB SALAD
I love getting some color into my salads. In this recipe it's by adding some pink grapefruit and radishes. Combining fresh flavors with a good source of protein scores this salad top marks for energy and vitality.
Provided by Amelia Freer
Categories Low Fat Kid-Friendly Low Cal Dinner Lunch Grapefruit Apple Crab Celery Radish Healthy Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- To make the dressing, put the ginger and citrus juices into a bowl, add the salt and stir until dissolved. Add the ground coriander and pepper, then while whisking, slowly pour in the olive oil until combined.
- Mix all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl, pour over the dressing and serve.
CRUNCHY CRAB SALAD
In Rupert, Idaho, Stephanie Hamilton frequently serves this cool salad at home and at social functions. "It's super simple to make and has a unique taste that's delicious," she assures.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the crab, peas, celery and onion; set aside. Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, soy sauce, garlic salt and curry powder; add to the crab mixture and toss to coat. Stir in the chow mein noodles and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 31g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CRAB SALAD IN CRISP WONTON CUPS
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings (serving size is 3 pieces)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 2 mini-muffin tins with cooking spray.
- Brush the wonton wrappers with oil, and place each wrapper into a section of a mini-muffin tin. Gently press each wrapper into the tin and arrange so that it forms a cup shape. The wrapper will overlap itself and stick up out of the cup. Sprinkle with salt and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until browned and crisp. Remove from the tin and allow wrappers to cool.
- Meanwhile whisk together the zest, lime juice, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes. Add the oil and whisk until well combined.
- In a medium bowl, toss together the crabmeat, celery, mango, scallion and cilantro. Add dressing and toss to combine. Fill each cup with the crab salad and serve.
DILLED CRAB SALAD
"I love dill, and when it's in season in my garden, I use as much as possible. I also dry some for cooking in winter," says field editor Mary Steiner of West Bend, Wisconsin. The tangy flavor of dill accents her cool and crunchy seafood salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the crab, peas, cucumbers, red pepper, onion and dill. Combine the dressing, sour cream and lemon juice. Pour over crab mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Serve on a bed of lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 481mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRAB SALAD WITH WONTON CRISPS AND LIME
Categories Salad Shellfish Appetizer Side Fry Kentucky Derby Lime Seafood Crab Summer Shower Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make wonton crisps:
- Halve each wonton wrapper to make 2 rectangles, then halve each rectangle diagonally to make 2 triangles. Heat 1 1/4 inches vegetable oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until thermometer registers 360°F. Gently lay 4 triangles on oil (do not drop in, or triangles will lose their shape) and fry, turning over once, until just golden, 15 to 30 seconds total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and season with salt. Fry remaining triangles in same manner.
- Make crab salad:
- Whisk together zest, juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until salt is dissolved, then add olive oil, whisking until combined well.
- Add crab, celery, and scallions to dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Serve crab salad in glasses topped with wonton crisps.
CURRY CRAB SALAD
Crab and curry make a great combo, cooked crab meat or imitation crab meat may be used for this, adjust all ingredients to taste, plan ahead this salad must chill for several hours before serving.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Crab
Time 10m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl mix all ingredients.
- Let sit in fridge for 3 or more hours before using to blend flavors.
CRAB RANGOON DIP WITH CRISPY WONTON CHIPS
I love this creamy, tangy, savory crab rangoon dip with sweet chili sauce and cool crunch of green onion, and when served on the super crunchy and salty wonton chips... watch out! Fun twist to a familiar favorite.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Categories Crab Dip
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart or 8x8-inch baking dish.
- Reserve 1 tablespoon green onions for garnish. Combine the remaining onions with cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, Sriracha, soy sauce, lemon zest, and lemon juice and stir until well blended. Fold in crabmeat and pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly, about 20 minutes. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and sprinkle with reserved green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
- While dip bakes, heat oil in a medium saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry 5 to 6 pieces of wonton at a time in batches, flipping several times throughout, until golden, bubbly, and crisp, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle immediately with salt. Repeat with remaining wontons and serve immediately with dip. (Alternatively, these chips could be made the day before, cooled completely, and stored in airtight containers).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 613.3 mg
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Be sure to chill the crab meat before using it, as this will help to keep it from becoming tough.
- Do not overcook the crab meat, as this will also toughen it.
- Add the mayonnaise and other ingredients to the crab meat gently, so as not to break it up too much.
- Serve the crab salad immediately, or chill it for later.
Conclusion:
Crab salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a crab salad that everyone will enjoy.
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