Green Salad with Imitation Crabmeat
Bright, refreshing, and effortlessly delicious, this Green Salad with Imitation Crabmeat is your go-to recipe for a light meal or vibrant side dish. Featuring a crisp medley of mixed salad greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and tender imitation crabmeat, this salad delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. A zesty homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with a tangy-sweet flair. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this salad is a nutritious option for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering. Perfect for seafood lovers and salad enthusiasts alike, this easy recipe ensures a satisfying bite in every forkful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 8 ounces imitation crabmeat
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 small red onion
- 1 medium avocado
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dry the mixed salad greens thoroughly, then set them aside in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion. Cube the avocado. Add all the vegetables to the salad bowl.
Pull apart or shred the imitation crabmeat into bite-sized pieces. Add it to the salad bowl with the vegetables.
Prepare the dressing in a small bowl or jar. Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the mixture is well-emulsified.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Serve immediately as a fresh and light entrée or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
977 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.4 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 3321 mg | 144% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.8 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.8 g | ||
| Protein | 26.8 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 2239 mg | 48% | |
*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.
