Mock Crab Salad
The electricity went out and with it, any thoughts of our chicken dinner. Created this no cook Faux Crab Salad, added a candle--and a great romantic dinner!
1 package surimi, mock crab
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1-2 tablespoon white horseradish
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash cardamon
2-4 tablespoons minced onion
2 garlic clove, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1/4 cup grated carrot
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Chop the surimi into small pieces.
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Mix mayonnaise, horseradish and seasonings and put into bowl.
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Add onion, garlic, celery, carrot and fish.
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Taste and adjust seasoning. Eat immediately or refrigerate.
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May serve on a bed of lettuce with matchstick cut carrots and celery, olives and grape tomatoes.
suggestions
Add more protein: 1 hardboiled egg, chopped
Make it Milder: Use leek or shallots minced in place of onion
Add some Spice: Add a dash of red pepper
Delicious Allium free: Mince a radish in place of onion and garlic.
Keep it Vegetarian: Substitute chickpeas for the faux crab
Other fish options: Try canned tuna or salmon in place of faux crab