Crab Salad

Name: Crab Salad Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 oz imitation crab meat, shredded or chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1/3 cup green onions, chopped; 1 medium cucumber, sliced into ribbons; 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ribbons; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise, such as Kewpie, or regular mayonnaise; 2 tbsp sriracha; 1 dash salt, or to taste; 1 dash black pepper, or to taste; 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil, toasted; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

PublishedJun 24, 2026

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Directions

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Chop the celery and green onions. Use a vegetable peeler to slice the cucumber and carrots into long ribbons. Thinly slice the red onion.
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In a mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sriracha, salt, black pepper, toasted sesame oil, lemon juice, and sesame seeds until smooth and creamy.
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Add the imitation crab meat, celery, and green onions to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
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Arrange the cucumber ribbons, carrot ribbons, and sliced red onion on a serving platter or in small appetizer cups. Spoon the crab salad over the top.
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Sprinkle with extra sesame seeds or chopped green onions if desired. Serve chilled for the freshest flavor.

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