Best 7 Sweet And Sour Crab Salad Recipes

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Sweet and sour crab salad is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is made with fresh crab meat, vegetables, and a sweet and sour dressing. This salad is versatile and can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. Additionally, it is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. If you are looking for a delicious and healthy seafood salad recipe, sweet and sour crab salad is a great option.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KILLER CRAB CAKES AND BITTER SALAD WITH SWEET RED PEPPER DRESSING



Killer Crab Cakes and Bitter Salad with Sweet Red Pepper Dressing image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 starchy potato, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic
Coarse salt
Handful fresh flat-lead parsley
Couple sprigs fresh thyme, leaves finely chopped
1/2 lemon, zested and juiced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 (6-ounce) tubs fresh lump crabmeat, available at fresh seafood counter
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 roasted red peppers
1 small shallot, chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Black pepper
1 small escarole, chopped
1 small head radicchio, chopped
1 endive, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes in boiling water 6 to 7 minutes until tender, drain, scatter across a large flat surface to cool and dry, 5 minutes. Smash the garlic with salt to make a paste and add to potatoes along with thyme, parsley, lemon zest and crushed red pepper flakes. Feel through the crab as you add it to the potatoes to check for shells. Mix together to combine and form into 4 (4 to 5-inch) super sized, killer crab cakes.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium to medium- high heat. Add the cakes and cook 5 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown.
  • Combine the roasted red peppers, shallot, sugar, the juice of 1/2 lemon and the red wine vinegar in a food processor. Stream in the remaining 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil and form a dressing. Stop the processor and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Combine the greens in a salad bowl and dress them. Adjust salt and pepper, to your taste. Serve crab cakes on a bed of salad.

SWEET AND SOUR CRAB SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Quick & Easy     Mint     Basil     Crab     Cucumber     Summer     Cabbage     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (first course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For dressing:
1/2 cup rice-wine vinegar (not seasoned)
2 tablespoon sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
For salad:
1/2 seedless cucumber
1 pound king crab legs, thawed if frozen
1/2 pound Napa cabbage, cored and thinly sliced (4 cups)
1/3 cup torn basil leaves
1/3 cup torn mint leaves
1/3 cup torn cilantro leaves
Equipment:
an adjustable-blade slicer fitted with 1/4-inch julienne blade

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil in a small nonreactive saucepan, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in garlic, red-pepper flakes, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cool to room temperature
  • Make salad while dressing cools:
  • Using slicer, cut cucumber lengthwise into long julienne strips, slicing until you reach core, then rotate cucumber a quarter turn and continue slicing and rotating until left with nothing but core. Discard core and pat cucumber strips dry.
  • Cut through crab shells with kitchen shears. Remove and coarsely shred meat.
  • Toss crabmeat with cucumber, remaining ingredients, dressing, and salt to taste.

CRAB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell or cartilage
1 stalk celery, peeled, and cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 teaspoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Serving suggestions: Toasted hot dog rolls or Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.

CRAB SALAD SUPREME



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If you're looking for a delightful luncheon main course, this just might fit the bill. Everyone who's tried this salad has raved about it.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups canned crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup minced green onions
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons celery seed
SAUCE:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup chili sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 cups shredded lettuce
4 hard-boiled large eggs, sliced
4 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, vegetables and seasonings. Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili sauce and lemon juice; pour over salad and gently toss to coat. , Arrange lettuce on four individual plates or serving plate. Top with crab salad; garnish with eggs and tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 26g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 292mg cholesterol, Sodium 1031mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CREAMY CRAB SALAD



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This easy-on-the-pocket salad beautifully dresses up economical imitation crab. My husband's grandmother gladly shared the recipe. -Barb Stanton, Winona, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (16 ounces) medium shell pasta
1 package (16 ounces) imitation crabmeat, flaked
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons pepper
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add crab, onions, carrot, cucumber and green pepper. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, seasoned salt, vinegar and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 703mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

MEL'S CRAB SALAD



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I tried for years to duplicate the crab salad that was made in the seafood market i used to work for, but never could. However, I came up with this one and prefer it a whole lot more. My daughter will hide with the batch I make and eat it all. She doesn't like to share. Serve with club-style crackers.

Provided by Melissa Goff

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked
½ cup finely chopped celery, or more to taste
½ cup reduced-fat ranch dressing (such as Hidden Valley Ranch® LIght)
⅓ cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®/Best Foods®)
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Gently mix flaked imitation crab, celery, ranch dressing, mayonnaise, sugar, and parsley in a salad bowl until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate overnight, stirring occasionally. Stir again just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 686.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

CRAB SALAD



Crab Salad image

Serve this crab and celery salad on crackers, lettuce or stuff it in puff pastry shells.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds crabmeat
2 ½ cups chopped celery
8 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons celery seed
1 pinch paprika
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 teaspoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, celery, mayonnaise, celery seed, paprika, sugar, pepper, seafood seasoning and parsley. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1331.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • To make the salad more creamy, add a tablespoon or two of mayonnaise.
  • If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute diced cucumber or jicama.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a teaspoon or two of honey or sugar.
  • For a spicier salad, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour crab salad is a light and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Serve it as an appetizer, main course, or side dish.

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