Best 7 Corn And Crab Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Corn and Crab Salad, a dish that harmonizes sweet corn, succulent crabmeat, and an array of garden-fresh vegetables. This vibrant salad is a perfect canvas for experimentation, offering various recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the classic rendition, where mayonnaise and Dijon mustard create a creamy, tangy dressing, or embrace a lighter option with a refreshing vinaigrette. For a touch of heat, explore the spicy mayonnaise variation, sure to ignite your palate. Vegetarians can rejoice in the equally delightful Crabless Corn Salad, where roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes add a burst of flavor. Each recipe promises a culinary adventure, ensuring this versatile salad becomes a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHILLED CORN AND CRAB SALAD



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A little spicy crab goes a long way in a sweet and spicy chilled salad, with fresh corn and minced hot red pepper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 6 ears of corn)
1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon minced, seeded hot red chile, such as red Thai chile
3 ounces lump crabmeat (about 3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil, plus small leaves for garnish
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add corn, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in onion. Let cool.
  • Whisk together lemon juice and sugar. Drizzle in remaining tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons oil, whisking until combined.
  • Combine corn-onion mixture, chile, crabmeat, and basil. Gently stir in lemon dressing, salt, and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours). Serve garnished with basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 g, Cholesterol 24 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 243 g

CHILLED SWEET CORN BROTH WITH CRAB AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup finely chopped white onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
4 ears fresh corn, kernels removed (about 2 cups kernels)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 1/2 cups water
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Crab and Avocado Salad, recipe follows
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish
Freshly ground white pepper, for garnish
Extra-virgin olive oil, for garnish
2 oranges, juiced
1 lime, juiced
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
1 pound jumbo lump or lump crabmeat, flaked
3 avocados, peeled, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and saute for 5 minutes. Stir in the corn, thyme, and water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the thyme sprigs. Remove the soup in batches to a blender and puree until smooth. Strain the soup through a fine sieve. Season with salt and white pepper. Add slightly more salt than needed to compensate for the cold serving temperature. Cover and chill for 3 hours or longer. Divide the Crab and Avocado Salad between 6 chilled bowls. Arrange the salad in a ring in each bowl. Spoon the soup into the center. Garnish with chopped fresh chives, freshly ground white pepper and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.
  • Whisk the orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and white pepper. Fold in the crab meat and avocados. Adjust seasonings. Cover and chill.

CRAB CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Make and share this Crab Corn and Black Bean Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
salt, if needed, to taste
1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup chopped red onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the dressing ingredients and stir well.
  • Add all the salad ingredients to the bowl and gently toss to mix and coat well.
  • Serve over greens.

CHARRED AND HERBED CORN SALAD WITH CRAB



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My favorite summer recipe I created. It's refreshing and very tasty. Must be served immediately. Try with scallops instead of crab!

Provided by whitetaildeer17

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
2 leeks, white parts only, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced into 1-inch chunks
½ lemon, juiced
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
2 (6 ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained and flaked

Steps:

  • Place corn kernels in a colander to filter out small pieces; transfer to a bowl. Add leeks and garlic; stir to combine.
  • Toss diced avocado with lemon juice in a separate bowl to avoid browning.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat; cook and stir corn mixture until corn is uniformly browned, 4 to 8 minutes.
  • Fold corn mixture, avocado, rice vinegar, basil, salt, and tarragon together in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with crabmeat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 566.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CUCUMBER, CORN, AND CRAB SALAD



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We serve this Cucumber, Corn, and Crab Salad on whole-grain toast as an open-face sandwich, but it is also delicious mounded on a bed of crisp salad greens for a summer meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Coarse salt
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over and rinsed
2 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Cucumber Vinaigrette
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Sprinkle cucumber lightly with salt, and place in a fine sieve set over a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in refrigerator 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well; discarding liquid.
  • Combine crabmeat, corn, onion, avocado, cucumber, and 1/2 cup cucumber vinaigrette in a large bowl, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve.

CORN AND CRAB SALAD



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Corn salad has become very popular for last years. It is very easy to make, will bring pleasure to you and your kids as well.

Provided by Witch Doctor

Categories     Crab

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 1/2 ounces canned sweet corn
8 1/2 ounces imitation crab sticks
5 hard-boiled eggs
7 ounces mayonnaise
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Chop boiled eggs and crab sticks.
  • Add corn and salt.
  • Stir mayonnaise into the salad.
  • Mix the salad and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

CUCUMBER, CORN, AND CRAB SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Sandwich     Crab     Corn     Cucumber

Yield serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Coarse salt
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over and rinsed
2 ears corn, kernels cut from cobs
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Cucumber Vinaigrette (recipe follows)
Freshly ground pepper
Cucumber Vinaigrette
1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
(makes about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the cucumber lightly with salt, and place in a fine sieve set over a medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and place in the refrigerator 30 minutes. Rinse and drain well; discard the liquid.
  • Combine the crabmeat, corn, onion, avocado, cucumber, and 1/2 cup cucumber vinaigrette in a large bowl, and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Cucumber Vinaigrette
  • Place the cucumber, vinegar, mustard, and tarragon in a food processor, and process until smooth. With the machine running, drizzle in the grapeseed oil; process until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, up to 2 days.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. Look for sweet corn, succulent crab meat, and crisp vegetables.
  • Cook the corn properly: Overcooked corn will be tough and chewy. Cook it just until it is tender-crisp.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
  • Use a light dressing: A heavy dressing will overwhelm the delicate flavors of the corn and crab. A simple vinaigrette or a light mayonnaise-based dressing is a good choice.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, or chives, will add a pop of color and flavor to the salad.

Conclusion:

Corn and crab salad is a light, refreshing, and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or dressed up with additional ingredients, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy summer salad, give corn and crab salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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