Crab Stick Cold Salad
Vibrant Crab Stick Cold Salad with Colorful Vegetables (Also Delicious Wrapped in Rice Paper!)
This crab stick cold salad uses easily accessible ingredients to create a visually appealing dish that’s incredibly simple to make. It’s versatile – enjoy it tossed in the tangy mustard dressing or wrapped in delicate rice paper. Perfect for a light and refreshing appetizer or side dish, and an excellent choice for entertaining guests.
Main Ingredients- 10 imitation crab sticks
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 green bell pepper
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
Mustard Dressing- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp prepared mustard (or Japanese mustard)
- 2 pinches salt
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 1.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp prepared mustard (or Japanese mustard)
- 2 pinches salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all your ingredients. For the vegetables, it’s best to wash them thoroughly and pat them dry before slicing.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the zesty mustard dressing. In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of vinegar, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 0.5 tablespoon of prepared mustard, and 2 pinches of salt. Whisk everything together with a fork or small whisk until well combined and the sugar and salt are dissolved. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 3
It’s time to prep the vegetables and crab sticks. Slice the cucumber, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper into thin julienne strips. Gently shred the imitation crab sticks lengthwise into bite-sized pieces. Arrange the prepared vegetables and crab sticks attractively on a serving platter.
Step 4
Your delicious crab stick cold salad is ready! You can either toss the vegetables and crab sticks with the mustard dressing just before serving, or serve the dressing on the side for guests to add themselves. For an extra treat, try wrapping the salad ingredients in softened rice paper for a delightful variation. Enjoy this refreshing and colorful dish!
