Best Surimi Salad (Easy Imitation Crab Salad)
on Dec 06, 2022, Updated Nov 19, 2023
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Surimi Salad is creamy, refreshing, and delicious. It’s so versatile and you can serve it as an appetizer, an entrée, or enjoy it as a snack when you’re craving something fresh and flavorful!
If you’re looking for something different to serve for a light lunch or a snack, try a tasty surimi salad! It comes together easily and has a wonderful combination of textures.
What is Surimi Salad?
Originally from Japan, surimi salad is typically made with surimi, avocado, celery, and Japanese-style mayonnaise. You can also add other veggies such as cucumber, corn, or onions.
What is Surimi Made of?
Surimi is usually made with mild-flavored white fish like hake or pollock that has been ground into a paste. It can be formed into shapes and used in dishes like fish sausage, fish balls, and imitation crab meat.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Imitation Crab Meat
- Mayonnaise
- Lemon Juice
- Salt & Pepper
- Avocado
- Vegetables of Your Choice: We use celery, cucumber and corn kernels
How to Make Surimi Salad
- Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl and stir well until combined.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper and stir again to combine.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients.
- Add the mayo mixture and stir, and chill in the fridge.
Tips for Making it Ahead
This recipe can be made a day in advance. Be sure to store the dressing in a separate container and add it to the salad just before serving.
How to Serve Surimi Salad
- Enjoy it on a bed of lettuce or serve it in a bun as a sandwich.
- Surimi can also be added to cold pasta to make a delicious seafood pasta salad.
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Surimi Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 7 ounces surimi crab, roughly chopped
- 1/2 avocado, cubed
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 2 cups, cooked corn kernels
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the mayonnaise and lemon juice in a small mixing bowl and stir well until combined.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper and stir again to combine.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients.
- Add the mayo mixture and stir, and chill before serving.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
