Crab sticks are a very popular product in Russia. Thanks to this ingredient, which the housewives began to add to snacks, many interesting dishes appeared. Salad with crab sticks takes its rightful place on the festive table and in the everyday menu. If you still do not know how to prepare a snack with an "overseas" product, then it's time to learn.
Salad with crab sticks can be prepared according to various recipes, make the dish hearty or, conversely, light. It all depends on your wishes and culinary skills.
Salad with crab sticks recipe number 1
Crab stick salad, the recipe for which we will consider below, is suitable for both a festive table and everyday dinners. The appetizer contains a minimum of ingredients, but all products are harmoniously combined with each other.
To make a salad with crab sticks, you need the following foods:
- 250 g (1 pack) crab sticks;
- 3-4 medium-sized boiled potatoes;
- 2 medium-sized boiled carrots;
- 3 chicken eggs;
- 1 can of canned corn;
- Salt and mayonnaise to taste.
Salad with crab sticks is prepared according to the following scheme:
- Hard-boiled eggs, cool, peel. Cut the eggs into random pieces.
- Peel the boiled potatoes, cut into cubes.
- Peel the carrots, cut into small squares.
- Remove the crab sticks from the package, cut into large pieces. The product should feel good in the salad.
- Combine prepared ingredients in a convenient bowl. Add canned corn to them, first drain the liquid from it. Season the dish with salt and spices to taste, and season with mayonnaise.
- Toss the salad with the crab sticks. Serve the appetizer, garnish with sprigs of fresh herbs.
Salad with crab sticks recipe number 2
Crab stick salad, the recipe for which we will now discuss, is liked by many housewives because of its satiety. The dish includes chicken and potatoes. These ingredients work well with crab sticks to make this appetizer hearty and delicious.
To make a salad with crab sticks, take:
- 250 g (1 package) crab sticks;
- 200 g of boiled chicken fillet;
- 3 hard-boiled chicken eggs;
- 2 medium-sized boiled potatoes;
- 2 small pickled cucumbers;
- 1 head of onion;
- 1 bunch of dill or other favorite herbs
- Spices and mayonnaise optional.
The steps for making a salad with crab sticks are as follows:
- Peel the boiled potatoes, cut into small cubes.
- Peel the crab sticks from the cellophane, cut them into smaller pieces.
- Cut the boiled chicken fillet into medium-sized pieces.
- Cut the pickled cucumbers into small cubes.
- Remove the shells from the boiled chicken eggs, cut them as small as possible.
- Peel the onion, chop it as finely as possible. If you do not like the taste of onions in a salad, then pour boiling water over the chopped vegetable, hot water will remove the bitterness.
- Combine the prepared ingredients together, add salt and spices to taste, season the salad with crab sticks with mayonnaise.
- Sprinkle the dish with chopped dill before serving.
As you can see, crab stick salad can contain different ingredients. Choose the recipe you like and cook in your kitchen!
