Krabcoleslawsalad Recipes

CRAB COLE SLAW

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl, combine cabbage, bell pepper, onions, and crab meat and mix well.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic powder, mayonnaise, salt and hot sauce.
• Pour the dressing over the vegetables and mix until coated.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CRAB COLESLAW MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, romaine, onion and crab. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and contents of seasoning packet from noodles; shake well. , Break noodles into small pieces. Sprinkle noodles, almonds and sesame seeds over salad; mix well. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

LOW FAT SHRIMP OR CRAB COLESLAW

Steps:

• Combine all of the coleslaw ingredients and mix well.
• Combine all of the dressing ingredients and pour over the coleslaw mix.
• Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

CRAB OR CHICKEN SALAD COLESLAW

Steps:

• Toast nuts and seeds in a cast-iron frying pan on medium heat OR in the oven -- until golden-brown; set aside to cool.
• Break ramen noodles into small pieces; set aside until just before serving time.
• In a large bowl, combine coleslaw, lettuce, onion and crab.
• Mix dressing ingredients and the seasoning packet in a pint jar or other container with a lid; stir or shake until sugar is mostly dissolved.
• AT SERVING TIME: add nuts and noodles to the salad; toss well. Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.
• LEFTOVERS: This salad is really good the next day too, but the ramen will have lost its crunchiness -- so ADD another packet of broken ramen noodles.
• LARGE FAMILY/POTLUCK OPTION: Add two packets of ramen noodles to stretch it a bit further.
• SUBSTITUTIONS: Switch out the crab for some cooked chicken breast chunks or even shrimp! Add a few tablespoons of finely minced green Bell peppers (orange, red, yellow, too). Use scallions instead of a large onion.

VIETNAMESE CRAB COLESLAW

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine chili, garlic, sugar, vinegar, lime juice, fish sauce, oil and scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, crab meat and 3 tablespoons cilantro. Add chili dressing, and toss slowly until everything is coated evenly with a thin layer of dressing. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• To serve, arrange salad on large, flat plates. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves, and serve immediately.

KRAB COLESLAW SALAD

Steps:

• mix mayonnaise, relish, salt and pepper.
• Pour over cabbage and mix well.
• Add krab. Enjoy.

SHRIMP AND CRAB SEAFOOD SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add shrimp and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; cook until shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 2 minutes.
• Transfer shrimp to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
• Combine celery, mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon red onion, dill, remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice, seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
• Dice shrimp and crab. Add to the mayonnaise mixture and gently stir to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
• In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.