Crab Salad Recipes

This California original of seafood atop fresh greens is defined, in part, by its creamy Thousand Island dressing. If you wish, you can use either all shrimp or all crab meat.

This is great to splurge on for special occasions. It has earned me so many compliments! I know you will enjoy it too.

A delicious, light, spicy salad, excellent for summer cooking! A perfect side to any grilled Asian-style dishes. Wasabi paste may be used instead of the powder if it is more convenient. If you discover you have made the dressing too spicy, adjust by adding more mayonnaise.

This is a beautiful and delicious salad that was popular in our salad bar when we had our restaurant. Red and green vegetables are mixed together with the imitation crab, and then tossed with a light and lemony dressing.

This light and crunchy crab-alternative salad is great for sandwiches and salads. For a low-carb alternative to bread, a romaine leaf tastes great as a wrap.

Low fat and filling. I use imitation crab in this, but it also works well with lobster, real crab and shrimp. For a tangy flavor, add 1 teaspoon mustard.

Imitation crab, peas and bacon blend beautifully in this salad. A great salad to use for any holiday dinner or just for a spring salad.

Barilla® elbow noodles, Hellman's® mayonnaise, frozen peas, imitation crab, and mild Cheddar cheese make for a quick and delicious cold salad that is sure to be a hit at parties!

Summer is the season for salads, and this delicious pasta salad can be served at room temperature, or well chilled. Serve for brunch on a bed of lettuce with some crusty bread and fruit on the side. The recipe also works well for a summer potluck. Store leftovers in the fridge and portion out for an easy lunch on the go.

Cucumbers and seafood, lightly pickled in rice vinegar, make up this cool and tasty salad that makes a perfect side dish or appetizer. Rice vinegar is an Asian-style vinegar that is milder than distilled or balsamic. Serve with steamed white rice and a cup of fresh green tea.

A fluffy seafood-potato salad which can be served anytime. This is a fancy version of the salad that's on every respectable plate lunch in Hawaii. Feel free to substitute a can of tuna, a can of baby shrimp, or 1/2 lb. of shredded imitation crabmeat for the real stuff. Note: Most potato salads in Hawaii do not include mustard

This is a cool summertime salad, great for cook-outs, family reunions, or parties. You can also make your own variations, by adding more, less, or different ingredients, seasonings, or seafood. This variation is a favorite of my family.

A healthy summer pasta salad.

Black olives marry with the seafood fantastically, the unique dressing dazzles, and cheese pleases everyone.

Delicious imitation crab pasta salad! Can be halved.

A restaurant quality seafood salad — no pasta, just veggies and whatever seafood you choose to add. This is a basic recipe; feel free to add your own spin (shredded carrots, diced green or red peppers, red cabbage, seasonings).

Simple cold crab and shrimp salad that will fulfill your needs. Light and right on carb levels. Enjoy this simple dish; use light mayo and light sour cream to cut even more. Garnish with fresh chopped dill and cherry tomatoes.

A great, refreshing lunch on a hot day. Serve on buns or atop shredded lettuce.

Potato salad with an Asian flair.

This is a tasty side dish that can be served as a vegetable or a salad. It's perfect for family gatherings.

This salad reminds me of the squid and seaweed salad served in japanese restaurants. It's a quick and easy lunch or light dinner. It would also be delicious with shrimp instead of crab.

If you like California rolls but don't want to go through the trouble of rolling your own sushi, this recipe is for you.

I remember eating this as a kid in the 70s. It was delicious!

Colorful crab rice salad. Light but filling summer main course or side dish. Serve with toast.