Description
A refreshing salad featuring imitation crab as the main protein, combined with fresh vegetables and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup flaked imitation crab
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 cup well-drained canned corn
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 unit fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste ground black pepper
- to taste salt
- to taste toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flaked imitation crab, 1 cup of julienned carrots, 2 cups of shredded cabbage, and 1 cup of well-drained canned corn. Gently mix until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of mayonnaise, the juice of 1 fresh lemon, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of onion powder (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and gently toss everything together for about 1-2 minutes.
- Cover the salad tightly with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, remove the salad from the fridge and give it a final gentle toss with tongs.
Notes
- Can substitute shrimp for imitation crab if desired.
- Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for enhanced flavor.
- This salad can be prepared a day ahead for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg