Yummy Crab Salad Recipe

Craving a light yet flavorful dish? This Yummy Crab Salad recipe, straight from our company cookbook, is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Imagine succulent crab meat tossed in a creamy, zesty dressing of sour cream, green chilies, and fresh cilantro. The best part? Minimal cooking time – mostly chilling to perfection! Get ready for a taste sensation that's both simple and sophisticated.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 70 mins

Calories 1011.8 kcal

Protein 126g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Yummy Crab Salad

1 cup sour cream
Diced Green Chilis
1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
Fresh Cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon salt
Imitation Crabmeat

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How to Make Yummy Crab Salad

Finely chop 1/2 cup red onion and 1/4 cup cilantro. Mince 2-3 green chilies (adjust to your spice preference).
In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sour cream, the chopped onion, cilantro, green chilies, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
Gently fold in 1 1/2 pounds of cooked crab meat. Be careful not to overmix.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 hours) to allow the flavors to meld. The longer it chills, the better it tastes!
Serve chilled, optionally garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

246 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

156g

Carbs

23g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Yummy Crab Salad?

Yummy Crab Salad takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Yummy Crab Salad?

Yummy Crab Salad has approximately 1011.8 calories per serving, with about 126 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 83 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Yummy Crab Salad?

The key ingredients for Yummy Crab Salad are Sour Cream, Diced Green Chilis, Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Lime Juice, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.