Elevate your salad game with this refreshing Oriental Noodle Crab Salad, a vibrant fusion of flavors and textures that's as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. Featuring tender rice noodles, succulent crab meat, and crisp julienned vegetables like carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this recipe is a colorful and nutrient-packed delight. A tangy-sweet dressing made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a touch of honey ties everything together, while fresh ginger, garlic, and cilantro add a burst of aromatic freshness. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this Asian-inspired salad is perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or even as an elegant side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, typically 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained rice noodles, crab meat, julienned carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the chopped green onions and cilantro, then toss again lightly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top as a garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy chilled!
Serving size | 962.7 grams (962.7g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 810 |
Total Fat 23.80g | 31% |
Saturated Fat 3.30g | 16% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g | |
Cholesterol 132mg | 44% |
Sodium 5684mg | 247% |
Total Carbohydrate 87.70g | 32% |
Dietary Fiber 11.20g | 40% |
Total Sugars 20.10g | |
Protein 63.80g | 128% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 480mg | 37% |
Iron 7mg | 38% |
Potassium 1937mg | 41% |
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