New Year's party hit: Refreshing crab stick salad recipe
Salads are an essential element of every New Year's Eve table. Besides classics like vegetable or gyros salads, there are increasingly unique options that impress with their unusual taste. One standout is the salad with crab sticks—delicate, light, and full of freshness. This dish quickly wins over the taste buds of guests and perfectly complements the New Year's Eve atmosphere.
Crab sticks, while considered by many to be an everyday product, work excellently in gourmet dishes. Combined with crunchy vegetables and an aromatic sauce, they create a dish that delights with its simplicity and distinct flavor. This salad is also a quick solution that can be prepared even at the last minute before the party.
Recipe for crab stick salad
If you're looking for a salad that will stand out on the New Year's Eve table, you must try the one with crab sticks. It's easy to prepare and stunning at the same time, sure to become a favorite dish for both you and your guests.
Ingredients:
- 7 oz crab sticks,
- 1 can of corn,
- 1 red bell pepper,
- 1 fresh cucumber,
- 3 hard-boiled eggs,
- 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise,
- 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt,
- salt and pepper to taste,
- a dash of lemon juice,
- a bunch of chives.
Preparation:
- Cut the crab sticks into half-slices, and dice the bell pepper and cucumber into small cubes.
- Chop the eggs into pieces.
- In a large bowl, mix the crab sticks, corn, bell pepper, cucumber, and eggs.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the ingredients, mix thoroughly, and sprinkle with chopped chives. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Additional Tips:
The crab stick salad is delicious and a lighter alternative to heavier New Year's Eve dishes. It can be served as a standalone dish or as an addition to other snacks. Moreover, the ingredients can be easily modified, such as adding avocado or green peas, to give it a new character. It's also worth taking care of the presentation—simply arrange it on lettuce leaves to give it a more elegant appearance.
What are crab sticks?
Crab sticks, also known as surimi, are a food product made from processed fish meat, most commonly white fish like pollock, cod, or hake. This meat is ground into a uniform mass, then shaped and flavored to mimic the taste and texture of crab meat. During production, spices, colorings, and flavors are added, which give the sticks their characteristic taste and pink color on the outside.
Despite the name, crab sticks rarely contain crab meat, and if they do, it's in minimal amounts. They serve as an economical alternative to more expensive shellfish meat and are popular in salads, sushi, and appetizers. Due to their ease of preparation and delicate taste, they are chosen by people looking for simple and delicious additions to dishes.
