Imitation Crab Surimi Salad

Dive into the fresh, ocean-inspired flavors of this Imitation Crab Surimi Salad, a quick and easy dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light entertaining option. Featuring tender, flaky surimi (imitation crab meat) tossed with vibrant vegetables like crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with a creamy homemade dressing infused with tangy lemon juice, aromatic dill, and a hint of garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, it's a hassle-free recipe that delivers on flavor and versatility—serve it over crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing low-carb meal or enjoy it on its own for a fulfilling snack. Whether you're meal prepping or hosting guests, this chilled seafood salad is a delicious, protein-packed solution to satisfy every craving!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams imitation crab meat (surimi)
• 2 stalks celery
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 120 grams mayonnaise
• 60 grams sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.

Step 2

Gently shred the imitation crab meat (surimi) into bite-sized pieces using your hands or a fork.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, freshly chopped dill, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until smooth and well combined to create the dressing.

Step 4

Add the chopped celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and shredded imitation crab meat into the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 6

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. However, this step is optional if you're short on time.

Step 7

To serve, arrange a few lettuce leaves on a plate (if using), and spoon the imitation crab surimi salad on top or serve as-is in a bowl.

Step 8

Enjoy your refreshing and savory imitation crab surimi salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1053.9 grams (1053.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1556

Total Fat 101.60g	130%
Saturated Fat 16.50g	83%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 248mg	83%
Sodium 5769mg	251%
Total Carbohydrate 124.50g	45%
Dietary Fiber 6.30g	23%
Total Sugars 44.90g
Protein 44.80g	90%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 252mg	19%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1326mg	28%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 31.3%