Deli King Krab Salad or Deli King Krab Pasta Salad
Elevate your next meal with the irresistible flavors of Deli King Krab Salad or its versatile twist, the Deli King Krab Pasta Salad. This creamy and refreshing dish features tender, bite-sized pieces of imitation crab meat or sweet, succulent real king crab, paired with crunchy diced celery and red onion for the perfect balance of texture. Tossed in a luscious dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, zesty Dijon mustard, and fresh herbs like dill and parsley, this recipe is a harmony of rich, tangy, and herbaceous flavors. For the pasta variation, al dente noodles are folded in to create a hearty and satisfying side dish, perfect for potlucks or summer picnics. Ready in just 20 minutes and served chilled, this crowd-pleasing salad delivers a taste of the sea in every bite while offering a delightfully creamy crunch. Whether served as a standalone dish or alongside crisp greens, this recipe is a showstopper for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams imitation crab meat (or real king crab meat)
- 2 stalks, finely diced celery
- 0.5 small, finely diced red onion
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 60 grams sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons paprika
- 300 grams optional cooked pasta (for pasta salad version)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the imitation crab meat or king crab meat. If using imitation crab meat, flake it into smaller, bite-sized pieces with your hands or a fork.
Add the diced celery and red onion to the bowl with the crab.
In a separate small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by combining mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dill, parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Stir until smooth and well blended.
Pour the dressing over the crab mixture in the large bowl. Gently fold everything together until the crab and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing. Be careful not to break the crab pieces.
If making the pasta salad variation, fold in the cooked and cooled pasta at this stage. Add more mayonnaise or sour cream if needed to ensure the pasta is fully coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice depending on your preference.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled, as a standalone salad or over fresh greens. For the pasta version, it makes an excellent side dish at picnics or potlucks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1939 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.5 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.8 g | 84% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 5538 mg | 241% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 196.9 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 54.9 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 886 mg | 19% | |
*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.
