Delightful crab stick salad: A fresh twist for New Year's Eve
Salads are an essential part of every New Year's Eve table. Alongside classics like vegetable or gyros salads, there are increasingly less obvious options that impress with their unusual taste. One such option is the salad with crab sticks – delicate, light, and full of freshness. It's a dish that quickly wins over guests' taste buds and perfectly complements the New Year's Eve atmosphere.
Although many consider crab sticks an everyday product, work exceptionally well in gourmet dishes. Combined with crunchy vegetables and an aromatic sauce, they create a delightful dish in its simplicity and distinct flavour. A salad featuring crab sticks 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. Easy to prepare and stunning at the same time, it will become a favourite dish for both you and your guests.
Ingredients:
- 200g crab sticks,
- 1 tin of corn,
- 1 red bell pepper,
- 1 fresh cucumber,
- 3 hard-boiled eggs,
- 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise,
- 3 tablespoons of natural yoghurt,
- 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, yoghurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the ingredients, mix thoroughly, and sprinkle with chopped chives. Chill in the fridge before serving.
Additional tips:
The crab stick salad is delicious and a light 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 flavoured to mimic the taste and texture of crab meat. During production, spices, colourings, and flavours are added, which give the sticks their characteristic taste and pink colour on the outside.
Despite the name, crab sticks rarely contain crab meat; if they do, it is in minimal amounts. They serve as an economical alternative to more expensive shellfish meat and are a popular ingredient in salads, sushi, and appetisers. Due to their ease of preparation and delicate taste, they are chosen by people looking for simple and delicious dish additions.
