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.
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.
- Add mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, then mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Stir in fresh dill and parsley, adjusting the mayonnaise and seasoning to taste.
- 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.
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.