Best 15 Imitation Crab Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Imitation Crab Salad, a culinary creation that blends the flavors of the sea with the freshness of garden vegetables. This versatile salad, suitable for both lunch and dinner, is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring tender imitation crab meat, crisp cucumber, crunchy celery, and sweet red onion, all harmoniously united by a creamy and tangy dressing. Whether you're seeking a light and refreshing meal or a satisfying side dish, this salad delivers a burst of flavors in every bite. Dive into the variety of recipes presented in this article, ranging from the classic Imitation Crab Salad with its mayonnaise-based dressing to the innovative Avocado Crab Salad with its creamy avocado and zesty lime dressing. Discover the versatility of this dish as you explore recipes that cater to diverse dietary preferences, including a low-carb option and a gluten-free version. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this delectable Imitation Crab Salad, a culinary masterpiece that promises to be a hit at any gathering.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

IMITATION CRAB AND PASTA SALAD



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This is a cool and refreshing salad that is great for Summertime. It's a versatile recipe with ingredients that can be modified to your personal tastes.

Provided by MSippigirl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb imitation crabmeat, roughly chopped
1 cup elbow macaroni, uncooked (or other small shell pasta)
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped (about 1 rib)
1/4 teaspoon onion salt (or more) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, like Tony Chachere's (or more)
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 dash garlic salt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or more)
1 tablespoon sour cream (optional)
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse until cool under cold tap water. Leave to drain well in a colander.
  • Chop crab meat in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, chop all desired veggies. Add pasta and all seasonings. Fold in mayo (and sour cream, if using). Adjust mayo and seasonings to personal taste. Gently fold in the crab meat.
  • Refrigerate. Stir again before serving, adding more mayo if needed.

PASTA SALAD WITH IMITATION CRAB



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Delicious imitation crab pasta salad! Can be halved.

Provided by janet

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package shell pasta
1 (16 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
3 stalks green onions (white and green parts), sliced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 ½ cups nonfat plain yogurt
¼ cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt-free seasoning blend
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon celery salt
¼ cup Italian vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine drained pasta, imitation crab, olives, bell pepper, green onions, and celery in a very large bowl.
  • Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, seasoning blend, soy sauce, and celery salt together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5 calories, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1135.7 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

IMITATION CRAB SALAD



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This is a crab salad made with a bread filler.

Provided by Audrie

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
½ (1 pound) loaf sourdough bread, cubed
1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked
3 stalks celery, chopped
½ small onion, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Trim crust from bread and dice into cubes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, eggs, crab, celery, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream and salt and pepper. Mix together well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 217.2 mg, Fat 36.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1176.1 mg, Sugar 7 g

IMITATION CRAB SALAD ON LETTUCE OR IN WRAP/PITA



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Flavorful low-fat crab salad with fat free dressing, feta, cilantro. . .oh, so delicious and colorful!

Provided by Bibliobethica

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (8 ounce) packages imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup nonfat yogurt, plain
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
3 ounces feta, crumbled
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon black pepper
lettuce
tortilla
pita bread

Steps:

  • Mix first 10 ingredients.
  • Chill for at least one hour.
  • Put on lettuce or in a wrap or in pita bread.
  • *imitation crab meat is usually made from pollock.

IMITATION CRAB (OR LOBSTER) SALAD



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I evolved this over the years based on something a grocery used to make. Feel free to add other crunchy or yummy stuff to your liking. Cucumbers and green peppers come to mind.

Provided by Ambervim

Categories     Low Protein

Time 7m

Yield 1 Batch

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces imitation crabmeat (or lobster, it is usually Pollack. Sometimes packed in 4 oz, either is fine)
1 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped (Vidalia, red or yellow)
1 apple, chopped (or use whatever fruit is in season)
1/4 cup plain yogurt (or Greek plain)
1/4 cup mayonnaise (if this will sit out, just use yogurt)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix it all up and enjoy.
  • Serving ideas:.
  • Over a bed of lettuce.
  • In an opened tomato.
  • With more fruit around the edge.
  • On crackers.
  • As a sandwich.

IMITATION CRAB & CELERY SALAD



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Make and share this Imitation Crab & Celery Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Crab

Time 5m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 cups crabmeat (I use imitation)
1 cup thin sliced celery
1/3 cup Miracle Whip (may use light or fat free)
1 tablespoon minced green onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Combine crab meat and celery in a bowl.
  • Mix Miracle Whip, onion and salt and pepper together.
  • Pour over crab meat.
  • Toss together and refrigerate for about 2 hours before serving.

IMITATION CRAB (SURIMI) AND AVOCADO SALAD



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Make and share this Imitation Crab (Surimi) and Avocado Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Red_Apple_Guy

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 california avocado
8 ounces surimi (Crab flavor)
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 onion, sliced
1/2 lime, juice of
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Shred surimi and place in bowl.
  • Slice avocado in half and twist to open. Carefully Lodge a knife in the seed and twist to remove.
  • Score avocado into 1 inch by 1 inch sections and spoon into bowl.
  • Add tomato, onion slivers, and cilantro.
  • Squeeze 1/2 lime over the salad.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir well and serve.

SIZZLER IMITATION CRAB SALAD COPYCAT



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This is a take on the crab salad from the Sizzler salad bar. It has a sweet, coleslaw type of dressing. This versatile dish can be served as a side, inside sandwiches and even with crackers.

Provided by commercesd

Categories     Crab

Time 2h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, julienned
1 lb imitation crabmeat
1/2 lb macaroni (optional) or 1/2 lb shell pasta (optional)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or 1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar (or sweetener equivalent)
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
12 ounces mandarin oranges
6 radishes, sliced thin

Steps:

  • If using pasta, cook al dente and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine onion, celery and imitation crab meat.
  • In a separate bowl, mix all dressing ingredients (beginning with mayonnaise.
  • Pour dressing over crab mixture.
  • Gently fold in cooked, cooled pasta.
  • Toss lightly to combine.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours to overnight before serving.
  • Serve on Romaine or red lettuce leaf.
  • Without pasta, may serve with crackers or inside of a sandwich. Garnish with radishes and mandarin orange slices.

SURIMI SALAD (IMITATION CRAB SALAD)



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Categories     Fish     Brunch     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield Makes approximately 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1.5 lb package Surimi (Imitation Crab Flakes)
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonaise
1/2 tsp freshed minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup diced celery stalks
Juice from 1 small lemon (1-2 tbps)
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
Dash or two of fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Hand knead Surimi in mixing bowl until large pieces are broken down into shreds. Set aside. Mix all remaining ingredients in separate mixing bowl until well blended. Add to Surimi and mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to infuse flavors. (Can be made the day before and left overnight). Serve chilled.

IMITATION CRAB PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Imitation Crab Pasta Salad Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by msippigrl

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound imitation crab meat, coarsely chopped (I like Louis Kemp brand)
1 cup elbow macaroni (or other small pasta), uncooked
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1/4 cup celery (about 1 rib), chopped (optional)
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, or to taste (such as Tony Chachere's)
good pinch of garlic salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or white pepper
2 - 3 tablespoons mayo, as needed
1 medium, ripe but firm, tomato, seeded and diced (optional but recommended)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse until cool under tap water. Leave to drain well in a colander. Meanwhile, coarsely chop the crab meat in a medium bowl; set aside. In a large bowl, chop all desired veggies except for the tomato. Add pasta and seasonings to taste. Stir in desired amount of mayo. Gently fold in the crab meat. Refrigerate until serving time. To serve, stir again, adding more mayo if needed for creaminess. If using, fold in the seeded and diced tomato.

KANI SALAD (IMITATION CRAB SALAD)



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I love this salad because it's not really a salad and it has one of my favorite foods, Kani! Kani is a Japanese sushi item, also called imitation crab and crab stick. This dish is great at parties.

Provided by Nicola Kwan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

10 imitation crab sticks
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cucumber
2 tablespoons of flying fish roe

Steps:

  • Shred up the kani so it is in very thin strips.
  • Cut the cucumber so it is in kani size strips.
  • Mix with the mayonnaise.
  • If you want more mayonnaise, add, but it should spread out evenly and shouldn't drench the kani and cucumber in it.
  • Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Add the flying fish roe and mix.

PASTA & IMITATION CRAB SALAD



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I love this tangy pasta salad. It can be served on any day of the week, or at any family function, outing, or picnic. Or serve it during Lent, since it contains imitation crab meat.

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz pasta (l used radiatore nuggets)
About 1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tsp salt
1 c chopped broccoli
1/2 c thinly sliced baby carrots
2 Tbsp diced red onion
6 oz colby-jack cheese, cut into small chunks
5 oz imitation crab meat, cut into chunks (about 1 c.)
1 c hellmann's mayonnaise
1 c light ltalian salad dressing
2 Tbsp kraft grated parmesan cheese
28 grape tomatoes
freshly cracked black pepper, add according to taste

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot of boiling water, add the vegetable oil and salt. Add the pasta, and cook pasta for 8 minutes and 30 seconds.
  • 2. During the last 30 seconds of cooking time, add the broccoli. After the 30 seconds, immediately drain and rinse the pasta and broccoli under cold water in a colander.
  • 3. While the pasta and broccoli is draining in the colander, add the carrots, onion, cheese, and imitation crab meat to a large bowl.
  • 4. In another bowl mix together, the mayonnaise and Italian dressing. Use 1-cup of the dressing to mix into the salad, and reserve the other cup for later.
  • 5. Incorporate the 1-cup of dressing into the large bowl of vegetables, cheese, and meat. Add the pasta and broccoli to the bowl; stir gently to mix the salad.
  • 6. Season the salad with a bit of the freshly cracked black pepper. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the salad, and gently fold in the grape tomatoes. Cover the salad, and place it in the refrigerator to chill.
  • 7. After 2-3 hours of refrigeration, and before serving the salad; stir in a 3/4 cup to 1-cup of the mayonnaise/Italian dressing. The extra dressing will keep the salad creamy and moist, even up to a day or two later.

IMITATION CRAB SALAD OR CASSEROLE



Imitation Crab Salad or Casserole image

This tastes good cold or warm. Make it to suit your preference. We like it with lots of chopped celery which gives it a nice crunch.

Provided by Muna Escobar

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb imitation crabmeat, chopped
1-2 c celery, diced
1/2-1 c onion, diced
2 c cooked rice or pasta
1/2 c mayonnaise
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
1-1 1/2 c shredded cheese (for casserole)

Steps:

  • 1. For crab salad combine all ingredients, except for cheese. Chill for a few hours.
  • 2. For casserole, combine all but cheese. Put into greased baking dish, top with cheese. Bake at 350' for 30 minutes.

IMITATION CRAB SALAD



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Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Other Salads

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound imitation crab chopped and shredded
1/2 cup finely-chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup finely-chopped celery
1/4 cup finely-chopped dill pickle
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/8 teaspoon white pepper or to taste
1/4 cup mayonnaise or to taste
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon chopped chives
noodles, cooked

Steps:

  • 1. Toss imitation crab ,sweet onion, celery, dill pickle, sweet pickle relish, dill weed, salt, pepper, mayonnaise, mustard, and chives until combined. Chill.

IMITATION CRAB SALAD



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Imitation crab - some like it, some don't. Personally, I really like it. This is one of my favorite ways to use it. It's a very flavorful combination of imitation crabmeat, mayo, old bay, dill and capers. It's sweet, tangy and creamy with a pop of caper saltiness and a touch of dill. If you're concerned about salt, leave the...

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Other Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

scant 1/2 c mayonnaise
1/4 tsp old bay seasoning
scant 1/8 tsp lawry's seasoned salt
1 tsp fresh minced dill weed
1 tsp minced shallot
1/2 Tbsp finely grated carrot (1 baby carrot)
1/2 Tbsp dill pickle, small dice
1/4 c celery, small dice
8 oz imitation crabmeat (surimi)
1 tsp drained capers

Steps:

  • 1. Gather and prep all ingredients.
  • 2. In a medium size bowl, mix together well, mayonnaise (I recommend Duke's brand,) Old Bay seasoning, Lawry's seasoned salt, dill weed, minced shallot and grated carrot.
  • 3. Add diced dill pickle and celery; mix well.
  • 4. Chop imitation crabmeat into small bite-size pieces (or shred if you prefer.)
  • 5. Add crabmeat to ingredients in bowl; mix well to combine.
  • 6. Add capers and gently fold into mixture. Cover and refrigerate until served.

Tips:

  • Choose the right imitation crab. Look for a brand that is firm and has a delicate flavor. Avoid brands that are too mushy or have a strong fishy taste.
  • Shred the imitation crab finely. This will help it to blend in with the other ingredients and create a more cohesive salad.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the salad. Some good options include celery, onion, cucumber, and carrot.
  • Add some protein. In addition to the imitation crab, you can also add other sources of protein, such as cooked chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Use a light dressing. A mayonnaise-based dressing is a classic choice for crab salad, but you can also use a vinaigrette or a yogurt-based dressing.
  • Season the salad to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of Dijon mustard for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Imitation crab salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is also a great way to use up leftover imitation crab. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make a delicious imitation crab salad that your family and friends will love.

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