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I must say this salad is very well balanced in flavor, with no overpowering ingredients. The melody of flavors creates such a delightful bite that you can actually taste the salad without identifying any particular ingredient. I tried this salad at my mother-in-law’s house, and after trying it, I was totally in love with the taste! I loved it so much  I decided it was totally blog-worthy, although my mother-in-law has the complete tutorial of this crab salad on her blog as well. So here is one delicious crab salad. I highly recommend you try this salad as is, and let me tell you, what a difference it makes when all the ingredients are in proportion!

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Creamy Crab and Rice Salad

4.50 from 4 votes
By: Alyona Demyanchuk
This Russian creamy crab and rice salad is made from veggies, crab meat, rice, mozzarella cheese and boiled eggs to make one delicious salad!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Russian/Ukrianian

Ingredients 

  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat, diced
  • 1 cup Cooked rice, (1/2 uncooked rice)
  • 4 hardboiled eggs, diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 15 oz whole Kernel corn, drained
  • 6 Scallions, sliced
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • 5 tbsp Mayonnaise, (heaping)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black ground pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all the prepared ingredients (make sure your rice and eggs have cooled) and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Rice: Prepare 1/2 cup of uncooked rice to package directions. I like to use a short grain rice like Botan Rose since its sticky. 
Substitute for Scallions: Use 1/4 cup of diced onions of your choice for the place of scallions. 

Nutrition (per serving)

1serving Serving229kcal Calories24g Carbs9g Protein11g Fat3g Saturated Fat105mg Cholesterol365mg Sodium216mg Potassium2g Fiber5g Sugar859IU Vitamin A24mg Vitamin C78mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Crab and Rice Salad
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
229
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
 
105
mg
35
%
Sodium
 
365
mg
16
%
Potassium
 
216
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
24
g
8
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
859
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
78
mg
8
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Q&A

What Ingredients are in the creamy crab and rice salad?

  • 1 (8oz) pkg of Imitation Crab Meat (leg style)
  • 1 cup of Botan Rose white cooked rice (1/2 cup uncooked)
  • 4 hard-boiled eggs
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • 1 (15.25 oz) can of Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, drained and rinsed
  • 6 sprigs Scallions
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • 5 heaping tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black ground pepper

Can I make this without Rice?

You could, but I encourage you to add another ingredient to make up for the missing component. Try adding another vegetable or grain in the same proportion.

Can I make this crab salad ahead of time?

Yes! Since this recipe doesn’t call for much mayo, it can be tossed in the dressing and sit for up to 1 day. If storing longer, toss in dressing before serving.

Tips

  • Make the rice first for a head start!
  • Chop semi-frozen crab sticks for a lesser mess!
  • Use canned or frozen corn, just drain any excess liquid.
  • Use as a spread over your favorite bread!

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