Creamy Cucumber Crab Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
  • 1 cup imitation crab sticks (sliced)
  • 1 small carrot (shredded)
  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • Β½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ Step-by-Step Recipe

πŸ”Ή Step 1: Prepare the Vegetables

πŸ₯’ Thinly slice the cucumber.

πŸ₯¬ Shred the cabbage finely.

πŸ₯• Grate the carrot and chop green onions.


πŸ”Ή Step 2: Prepare the Dressing

πŸ₯£ In a bowl mix:

  • Mayonnaise
  • Yogurt or sour cream
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt & pepper

Mix until creamy and smooth.


πŸ”Ή Step 3: Combine Everything

🍴 Add cabbage, cucumber, crab sticks, carrot, and green onions into a large bowl.

πŸ₯„ Pour the dressing over the salad.

Mix gently until everything is coated well.


πŸ”Ή Step 4: Chill the Salad

❄️ Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before serving for best flavor.


πŸ”Ή Step 5: Serve

✨ Serve cold on a plate or bowl.

πŸ₯— Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or summer salad.


πŸ’‘ Tips

βœ”οΈ Use fresh crunchy cucumbers for best texture.
βœ”οΈ Add sesame seeds for extra flavor.
βœ”οΈ You can replace crab sticks with cooked chicken or shrimp.


❓Q/A

❓Can I make this salad ahead of time?

βœ… Yes, store it in the fridge for up to 1 day.

❓Can I use Greek yogurt instead of mayo?

βœ… Yes, it makes the salad lighter and healthier.


πŸ₯— Nutritional Benefits

✨ Fresh and refreshing
✨ Rich in vitamins and fiber
✨ Light yet filling meal
✨ Perfect healthy summer salad πŸ˜‹

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