Zesty Lime Crab Salad
This zesty lime crab salad combines fresh vegetables, imitation crab, and a tangy lime dressing for a refreshing, healthy dish perfect for parties, lunch, or dinner gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 medium red or yellow onion, peeled and sliced into thin strips
- 3 bell peppers, cut into ¼-inch thick strips, then cut in half (use a combo of red, yellow, and orange)
- 14 ounce package flake-style imitation crab, flaked apart
- 5 to 6 limes, divided (depending on size)
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, stemmed and minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss the sliced onions with ¾ teaspoon salt, pressing the salt into the onions with your hands to evenly coat.
- Fill the bowl with just enough warm water to cover the onions. Add the juice of ½ lime and let sit for at least 15-20 minutes to mellow the raw onion flavor.
- Drain the onions and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In the same bowl, combine the flaked imitation crab, bell peppers, drained onions, the juice of 3-4 limes, olive oil, cilantro, and ¾ teaspoon more salt.
- Mix the salad thoroughly, ensuring all ingredients are coated evenly. Add black pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to develop fully.
- Before serving, adjust seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if necessary. Serve chilled with chips or tostones.