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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained rice noodles, crab meat, julienned carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Add the chopped green onions and cilantro, then toss again lightly.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top as a garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy chilled!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 1365 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 16.1 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 535 mg | 11% | |
*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.
