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Crab Stick Salad

A classic creamy salad featuring diced crab sticks, sweet corn, hard-boiled eggs, and crisp cucumber tossed in mayonnaise. Simple to prepare and served chilled as an easy side or party dish.

25 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

RussianSaladStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyNut-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs, diced
  • 8 oz imitation crab sticks, diced
  • 1 cup sweet canned corn, drained
  • 1 cup English cucumber, diced
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 4 large eggs in a small pot, cover with water, bring to a boil, then cover and cook for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Transfer 4 large eggs to cold water, peel, and chop into small cubes once cooled.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, combine 8 oz diced imitation crab sticks, chopped 4 diced large eggs, 1 cup drained sweet canned corn, and 1 cup diced English cucumber.

  4. 4

    Add 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, and 1/4 tsp salt to the bowl.

  5. 5

    Fold all ingredients gently until coated, then chill before serving.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Crab Stick Salad?

Step 5 reads: "Fold all ingredients gently until coated, then chill before serving." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 5 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is Crab Stick Salad low-carb?

A serving of Crab Stick Salad carries 16 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 80 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 16 percent.

Does Crab Stick Salad contain shellfish?

Yes: 8 oz imitation crab sticks, diced. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Crab Stick Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 16 g of carbohydrate in about 290 calories, with 12 g protein and 19 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Crab Stick Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Water seeps out of the cucumber as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Crab Stick Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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