Surimi Crab Salad with Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts
Bright, fresh, and bursting with texture, this Surimi Crab Salad with Snow Peas and Water Chestnuts is a quick and delicious option for light lunches or elegant appetizers! Featuring tender surimi crab sticks, crisp blanched snow peas, and crunchy water chestnuts, this salad delivers a medley of flavors and contrasts in every bite. A tangy sesame-soy dressing with a hint of honey perfectly ties together the ingredients, while toasted sesame seeds add a subtle nutty finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy make-ahead recipe is as ideal for meal prepping as it is for impressing guests. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this vibrant salad is sure to become a go-to favorite!
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Ingredients
- 200 grams surimi crab sticks
- 150 grams snow peas
- 100 grams water chestnuts
- 3 stalks green onions
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. While waiting, wash the snow peas and trim the ends.
Step 2
Blanch the snow peas by boiling them for 1-2 minutes until they turn bright green, then immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with a paper towel.
Step 3
Chop the blanched snow peas into 2-inch pieces and set aside.
Step 4
Roughly chop the water chestnuts into small, bite-sized pieces.
Step 5
Slice the surimi crab sticks into chunks or shred them gently with your hands, depending on your desired texture.
Step 6
Thinly slice the green onions, including the white and green parts.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 8
In a large mixing bowl, combine the surimi crab, chopped snow peas, water chestnuts, and green onions. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss to combine.
Step 9
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top as a garnish.
Step 10
Serve the salad immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (398.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 563.7 |
| Total Fat 30.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 11.7g | |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1079.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.1g | |
| Protein 28.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 108.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 926.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories