Imitation Crab Surimi and Avocado Salad
Bright, creamy, and irresistibly refreshing, this Imitation Crab Surimi and Avocado Salad is the perfect blend of flavors and textures for a quick, healthy meal! Featuring flaky imitation crab (surimi), buttery ripe avocados, crisp diced cucumber, juicy grape tomatoes, and a zing of red onion, this salad is elevated with a zesty homemade dressing crafted from lemon juice, mayonnaise, and a touch of olive oil. A sprinkle of fresh cilantro ties it all together, making this dish as vibrant in taste as it is in appearance. Ready in just 15 minutes without any cooking required, this versatile recipe is an ideal choice for a light lunch, picnic side dish, or elegant appetizer when served with crackers or atop a bed of greens. Perfect for those who crave fresh, wholesome ingredients with minimal effort, this salad is a true crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams imitation crab (surimi)
- 2 whole ripe avocado
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 200 grams grape tomatoes
- 0.5 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Prepare the imitation crab (surimi) by cutting it into bite-sized chunks or shredding it into smaller pieces with your fingers. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
2. Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop out the flesh and cut it into cubes. Add the avocado to the bowl with the surimi.
3. Peel the cucumber, if desired, and dice it into small, even pieces. Add it to the bowl.
4. Halve the grape tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Add both to the mixing bowl.
5. Finely chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle it over the other ingredients in the bowl.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to create the dressing.
7. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring that everything is evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.
9. Serve immediately as a standalone dish or alongside crackers, toasted bread, or as a topping for a bed of greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
297 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.5 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 844 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 632 mg | 13% | |
*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.
