Korean Crab Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
10 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Korean crab salad is one of my favorite quick meals to throw together when I want something fresh and impressive without spending hours in the kitchen. The beauty of this dish is how fast it comes together in just thirty minutes total, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Fresh crab meat takes center stage here, paired with a vibrant mix of crisp vegetables and a tangy ginger based dressing that brings everything to life. The ginger is wonderful not just for flavor but also for its natural anti inflammatory properties that support digestion. With colorful carrots, peppers, and cucumbers brightening up the plate, this salad feels both indulgent and nutritious.
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Ingredients
- 400fresh crab meat
- 2korean chili flakes
- 50rice vinegar
- 20soy sauce
- 10ginger, grated
- 5garlic, minced
- 100carrot, peeled and grated
- 50red bell pepper, diced
- 100cucumber, sliced
- 10scallions, chopped
- 1salt
- ½black pepper
- 10sesame oil
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Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Add the grated carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, and scallions to the bowl and toss to combine.
- 3
Stir in the Korean chili flakes and sesame oil until well combined.
- 4
Gently fold in the fresh crab meat until coated with the dressing.
- 5
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Can be prepared ahead of time.
- 7
Serve chilled and enjoy!
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