Nutrition Facts for Oriental noodle crab salad

Oriental Noodle Crab Salad

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.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100
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Prep Time:20 mins
Cook Time:5 mins
Total Time:25 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 250 grams Cooked crab meat (fresh or canned)
  • 200 grams Rice noodles (thin)
  • 1 large Carrots, julienned
  • 1 medium Cucumber, julienned
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 3 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Honey
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained rice noodles, crab meat, julienned carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Add the chopped green onions and cilantro, then toss again lightly.

Step 6

Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top as a garnish, if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy chilled!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size 962.7 grams (962.7g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
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%
*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: 26.1%
Protein: 31.1%
Carbs: 42.8%