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THE EASIEST CRAB SALAD RECIPE EVER



The Easiest Crab Salad Recipe Ever image

This is a quick, easy, naturally gluten-free crab salad recipe has only a few ingredients. Prepare it a day in advance for flavors to meld.

Provided by Pam

Categories     Allergy Friendly Recipes     Gluten Free     Peanut Free Recipes     Recipes     Soy Free Recipes     Traditional Recipes     Tree Nut Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16-ounces) bag of shredded coleslaw mix
1 (16 ounces) bottle ranch dressing
1 (16 ounces) package imitation crab meat OR 16 ounces crab meat, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3/4 cup diced celery
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, add the coleslaw, onion, and celery. Stir gently until blended.
  • Add the ranch dressing, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until blended.
  • Dice the imitation crab meat into small pieces. Gently fold the imitation crab (or an equal amount of real crab meat) into the salad. Cover tightly and chill for up to 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB SALAD



Crab Salad image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons canned adobo sauce (from chipotle chiles in adobo)
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper (from about 1/2 bell pepper)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
1 pound cooked Dungeness crab meat, picked
4 avocados, peeled, pitted

Steps:

  • Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, adobo sauce, ketchup and lime juice together in a large bowl. Season with some salt and pepper. Fold in the bell peppers and chopped cilantro. Then fold in the crab.
  • Cut a thin slice off the rounded side of the avocadoes so that they sit flat on a plate. Place the avocado halves, flat-side down, on a platter. Fill the cavities with the crab mixture, dividing equally. Garnish with a cilantro sprig. Serve cold.

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