Best 5 Layered Crab Salad Recipes

Layered crab salad is a delightful dish that combines the delicate flavor of crab with a variety of other ingredients to create a tantalizing culinary experience. As its name suggests, this salad is constructed in layers, with each layer adding a unique texture and flavor to the overall dish. From the crispy lettuce leaves that form the base to the creamy crab mixture and the crunchy topping, every element of a layered crab salad is carefully chosen to complement the others, resulting in a harmonious symphony of flavors and textures.

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LAYERED CRAB SALAD WITH THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING

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Impressive and super simple salad. Prep time includes chilling time. Ready Set Cook, could not be easier! Double the dressing if you like more on your salad, and if too thick use cream either 1/2 and 1/2 or whipping cream to thin the dressing.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 head lettuce, torn in bit sized pieces
1 cucumber, sliced
6 -8 radishes, sliced
2 -3 tomatoes, cut in wedges
1 cup cauliflower floret
1 cup broccoli floret
3 -4 asparagus spears, diced
1/2 carrot, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 onion, sliced in rings
2 cups crabmeat (about 12 oz)
1 cup mayonnaise or 1 cup salad dressing
2 tablespoons chili sauce
2 teaspoons chives, chopped
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup pickle relish
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Use a tall glass bowl like a trifle bowl for the total effect of the layers.
Start layering first the lettuce then in order of the ingredients ending with the crab.
Mix dressing ingredients together except for the pecans.
Cover and chill each separately for at least 1 hour.
Serve with the dressing drizzled over the whole salad and garnished with sprinkled pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 287.8, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 7.6, Protein 3.1

LAYERED SHRIMP SALAD

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Provided by Claire Robinson

Time 33m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

12 ounces cooked chilled shrimp, chopped
2 fresh jalapenos, seeded, ribbed and finely chopped divided
6 teaspoons lemon flavored olive oil, divided
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
4 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 to 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and diced
Chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

Put the shrimp in a small bowl and add 1/2 of the jalapeno, 2 teaspoons lemon oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine. In a second bowl, mix the tomatoes with 2 teaspoons oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Put the diced avocado in a third bowl, add the remaining 2 teaspoons lemon oil, remaining 1/2 of the jalapeno, salt and pepper, to taste, and toss well.
To assemble, divide 3/4 of the shrimp among 4 short 6-ounce wide-rimmed glasses. Top the shrimp in each glass with 1/4 of the tomatoes, followed by 1/4 of the avocado. Finely chop the remaining shrimp to garnish each glass and sprinkle the chives evenly over each salad. Alternately, you can layer this salad in a large glass trifle bowl, to share. Serve immediately or chill and serve within 1 hour.

7-LAYER SALAD

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This salad has been a regular at our church potluck dinners and is always enjoyed by many. I asked for the recipe early on and have made it many times in the past 15 years.

Provided by Kara Parsons

Categories Salad

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ head lettuce, torn
1 cucumber, peeled and chopped, or more to taste
3 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
1 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
12 ounces cooked crumbled bacon

Steps:

Layer lettuce, cucumber, peas, Cheddar cheese, and egg, respectively, in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
Whisk creamy salad dressing, sugar, and vinegar together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; spread over the egg layer. Crumble bacon over dressing layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 128.3 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 1005.2 mg, Sugar 13.7 g

LAYERED SEAFOOD CHEF SALADS

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Try a Betty Crocker seafood salad recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 cups romaine and iceberg lettuce mix (from 10-ounce bag)
4 cups broccoli slaw mix (from 8-ounce bag)
1 cup sliced drained roasted red bell peppers (from 12-ounce jar)
1 package (8 ounces) refrigerated imitation crabmeat chunks, large pieces cut up
4 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1 cup 1x 1/4-inch strips Cheddar cheese
1 cup 1x 1/4-inch strips cucumber
1 cup Thousand Island dressing
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

For each salad, use a 4- to 5-cup container. In each container, layer ingredients in this order: 1 1/2 cups lettuce, 1 cup broccoli slaw, 1/4 cup bell peppers, 1/4 cup crabmeat, 1 egg, 1/4 cup cheese strips and 1/4 cup cucumber strips. Drizzle 1/4 cup dressing over each salad. Sprinkle with chives. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
To serve, toss salads.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 275 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Sa1ad, Sodium 1410 mg

LAYERED DUNGENESS CRAB SALAD

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Make and share this Layered Dungeness Crab Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories Crab

Time 10m

Yield 1 layered salad, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 lb shelled crab
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, sliced
6 green onions, sliced
3 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
horseradish cream, dressing

Steps:

Place lettuce in bottom of glass serving bowl. top with half the crab, bell pepper, celery, onions, and eggs, arranging ingredients in a single layer. Top with half the dressing. Repeat layers. Top with remaining dressing. DO NOT STIR. Cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.1, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 192.4, Sodium 236.1, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2, Protein 15.4

Tips:

Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. You can find fresh crab meat at most seafood markets or online.
If you're using canned crab meat, be sure to drain it well and flake it before using.
Add other ingredients to your crab salad to taste. Some popular additions include celery, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, and avocado.
Use a light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt as the base for your crab salad. This will help to keep the salad light and flavorful.
Season your crab salad to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Serve your crab salad on a bed of lettuce or crackers. You can also use it as a sandwich filling or wrap.

Conclusion:

Crab salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, crab salad is a great option. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients and endless possibilities for customization, crab salad is sure to please everyone at your table.