Best 8 Summertime Crab Slaw With Napa Cabbage Recipes

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As the days get longer and the sun shines brighter, it's time to embrace the flavors of summer. And what better way to do that than with a light, refreshing, and flavorful salad? This summertime crab slaw with napa cabbage is the perfect dish to enjoy on a warm afternoon or evening. Packed with fresh, seasonal ingredients like succulent crab, crisp napa cabbage, and a tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lime, juiced
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons Asian chili oil
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3 cups finely shredded napa cabbage
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced snow peas
3 scallions, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, chili oil, mayonnaise and soy sauce in a large bowl. Add the cabbage, peppers, snow peas and scallions and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

SUMMERTIME CRAB SLAW WITH NAPA CABBAGE



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This cool and refreshing salad is a treat for the hot days of summer. Serve with red wine vinaigrette or dressing of choice.

Provided by bdweld

Categories     Crab Salad

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ½ pounds crabmeat, shredded
1 ½ pounds shredded napa cabbage
5 stalks celery, diced
6 radishes, quartered and sliced thin
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
3 green onions, sliced thin

Steps:

  • Mix crabmeat, cabbage, celery, radishes, olives, and green onions in a large mixing bowl until ingredients are evenly distributed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 168.4 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 40.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 761.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

NAPA CABBAGE AND CARAWAY SLAW



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Categories     Salad     Side     No-Cook     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     Low Sodium     Healthy     Cabbage     Caraway     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, chopped fine
3 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage

Steps:

  • In a bowl whisk together vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Add scallion, caraway, and cabbage and toss well.

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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With its long crinkled leaves, Napa cabbage is more delicate in flavor than green or red cabbage, making this slaw recipe unique. Rice-wine vinegar and hot chili oil are available in most supermarkets; white or red radish may be substituted if daikon is unavailable.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small garlic clove, minced
Zest and juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 cup chile oil
Salt
3 cups (1/2 small head) Napa cabbage, very thinly sliced
1/2 red, yellow, or orange bell pepper, stem and seeds removed, very thinly sliced
3 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, cut into 2-inch lengths, julienned
2 ounces daikon, peeled, very thinly sliced into 1/2-by-2-inch pieces
1/4 cup (about 3 ounces) snow peas, trimmed and very thinly sliced
1/4 chives, snipped into 2-inch lengths

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, zest and juice of lime, vinegar, soy sauce, and chili oil. Season with salt; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together cabbage, pepper slices, scallions, daikon, snow peas, and chives. Pour dressing over the slaw, toss to combine, and serve.

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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Cutting the mayonnaise brings out the sweet flavor of Napa cabbage and makes this slaw low in fat. Substitute malt vinegar for rice vinegar in this side dish, if you like.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups shredded Napa cabbage (from 1 medium head)
3 medium carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, torn if large

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together cabbage and carrots. In a small bowl, combine sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Stir until sugar dissolves, then pour over cabbage mixture. Toss until slaw is coated and top with mint leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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Chow mein noodles and snow peas give a pleasant crunch to this colorful and fresh-tasting salad. It's sure to be popular at parties and potlucks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped napa or Chinese cabbage
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup fresh snow peas, trimmed and cut into thirds
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing
1/2 cup chow mein noodles

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Just before serving, sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NAPA CABBAGE SLAW



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This is great on tacos or as a side. Fresh and "food safe" for a picnic or potluck. This is a variation of the slaw on Recipe # 459572

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups napa cabbage, shredded
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup green onion, sliced (on diagonal is nice)
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh and chopped
1/4 cup rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 67.7, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 3.4

NAPA CABBAGE COLESLAW FOR NON-SLAW LOVERS



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I have never liked Cole Slaw, but after tasting this, I've become a convert. No mayo in this recipe, and the nuts and seeds add a nice crunch you don't usually get. Got the recipe from someone I work with who brought it to a pot luck.

Provided by jaynine

Categories     Greens

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head napa cabbage
1 bunch minced green onion
1/3 cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles (uncooked, seasoning packet discarded)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Finely shred the head of cabbage (do not chop).
  • Combine the green onions and cabbage in a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Break up the ramen noodles.
  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat; add the ramen noodles, almonds and sesame seeds and mix together until coated with the butter.
  • Spoon the crunchies mixture onto a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, turning often to avoid burning. Remove from oven when browned.
  • Make dressing: In a small saucepan, heat vinegar, oil, sugar and soy sauce.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and let boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove pan from heat and let cool.
  • Immediately before serving, combine the dressing, crunchies and cabbage mixture and serve immediately.
  • Do not mix together ahead of time or the crunchies will get soggy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.7, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 538.6, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 13.6, Protein 5.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you can't find napa cabbage, you can use green cabbage instead.
  • Be sure to shred the cabbage and carrots finely so that they will absorb the dressing well.
  • You can adjust the amount of mayonnaise and sour cream in the dressing to taste.
  • If you want a spicier slaw, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the dressing.
  • Serve the crab slaw immediately or chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Summertime Crab Slaw with Napa Cabbage is a light and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. The combination of sweet crab, crunchy cabbage, and creamy dressing is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy summer salad, give this recipe a try.

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