RUSSIAN RICE AND CRAB SALAD

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A classic Russian salad with rice, corn, imitation crab, hard-boiled eggs, and pickles served with garlicky mayonnaise and dill. A great way to use up leftover rice.

Provided by Natalie Titanov

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 4h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup water
½ cup uncooked white rice
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup imitation crabmeat, flaked
4 hard-boiled eggs, mashed
1 onion, minced
4 cornichons, minced
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
  • Combine cooked and cooled rice, corn, imitation crab, eggs, onion, and cornichons in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Stir together mayonnaise and garlic in a small bowl; pour over salad. Mix well. Sprinkle with chopped dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 471.3 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

James Pio
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I wasn't sure about this salad at first, but I'm glad I tried it. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


Andrew George
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


RT Rana
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I've never made a salad like this before, but it was surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Danish Qadir
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Rădulescu Andrei-Valentin
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I love how this salad can be customized to my own taste. I often add different vegetables or herbs.


Minju Khan
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


shiela geon
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish to take along.


A7med Designer
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Md Shamsulhoq
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I used imitation crab meat in my salad and it turned out just as good as the real thing.


Noor islam official
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This salad is so versatile. I've served it as an appetizer, a main course, and a side dish.


Dhanmaya Tamang
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I added some chopped celery and red onion to my salad for a little extra crunch and flavor.


Jude Selekta
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover crab meat.


Wendell Rackley
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to have a delicious meal on busy weeknights.


Alia Hamdi
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This salad is so refreshing and light. It's perfect for a summer lunch or dinner.


elton lluko
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of crab, rice, and vegetables is perfect.


Sunil Karki
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Ntokozi Malindisa
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! I'll definitely be making it again.


Priya Xetri
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This salad was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.