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This image shows a beautifully presented Russian Crab Salad on a round white plate, featuring tender chunks of crab, diced onions, zucchini, and eggs, all tossed in a rich and creamy dressing for a delicious and refreshing dish.

Russian Crab Salad Recipe

Russian Crab Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender crab sticks, boiled eggs, crisp cucumber, sweet corn, and red onion, all bound together with mayonnaise and fresh herbs. This refreshing salad is perfect as a light meal or a starter, especially alongside traditional Russian appetizers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Russian
Servings 4 people
Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spoon for mixing
  • Serving plate

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 2 hard boiled eggs peeled and diced
  • 300 g crab sticks diced or fresh crab meat
  • ½ tsp black pepper or to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise or to taste
  • 400 g canned corn drained
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • In a salad bowl, combine diced crab sticks, boiled eggs, red onion, cucumber, and corn kernels.
    This image shows a large mixing bowl filled with freshly chopped crab meat, diced onions, zucchini, and boiled eggs, ready to be combined for the first step in making Russian Crab Salad.
  • Add mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, then mix well until everything is evenly coated.
    This image shows a generous amount of mayonnaise being poured into the Russian Crab Salad mixture, along with salt and pepper, enhancing the flavors and creating a rich, creamy texture.
  • Stir in fresh dill and parsley, adjusting the mayonnaise and seasoning to taste.
    This image shows finely chopped fresh dill and parsley being stirred into the Russian Crab Salad, adding a burst of color, freshness, and an aromatic touch to the creamy dish.
  • Garnish with additional fresh herbs and serve alongside black rye bread and Russian zakuski such as pickles, charcuterie, cheeses, devilled eggs, blini with smoked salmon, and Russian salads.
    This image shows the final presentation of Russian Crab Salad, beautifully garnished with fresh herbs, served on a white plate, and ready to be enjoyed as a delicious and creamy seafood dish.

Notes

  • Diced celery or radish can be added for extra crunch
  • A squeeze of lemon juice enhances the seafood flavor.
  • Swap mayonnaise with sour cream for a lighter, tangier version.
  • Use fresh crab meat for a more luxurious taste.