Description
A refreshing salad featuring flaked imitation crab and a variety of crunchy vegetables, dressed in a creamy lemon mayonnaise.
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 the flaked imitation crab, julienned carrots, shredded cabbage, and well-drained canned corn. Gently mix until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, 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
- You can substitute shrimp for the imitation crab if desired.
- Fresh garlic can be used instead of garlic powder for a stronger flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers if you like.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg