Weight Watchers Imitation Crab Salad is a great choice for Weight Watchers diet followers. The ideal balance of protein, texture, and flavor makes this salad a pleasant and hearty meal. It is a nutritious and low-calorie recipe. This crab salad is made with Imitation Crab Meat, reduced-fat mayonnaise, and other healthy items. This salad’s simplicity of preparation is its best feature. You just put all the items in a bowl and mix them. This Weight Watchers Imitation Crab Salad is a versatile and unique salad recipe. A perfect salad for anyone who enjoys seafood or is searching for a nutritious salad. We can’t freeze this salad due to the use of mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Let’s prepare the salad according to the instructions listed below.
Equipment:
- Sharp Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- One spoon
Ingredients
- Imitation Crab Meat 1 Ib
- Light Mayo 1/4 cup
- Freshly squeeze lemon juice 1/2tbsp
- Chopped Celery 1/4 cup
- Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese 1 cup
- Finely chopped red onion 2 tbsps
- Greek Yogurt 1/4 cup
- Salt, add according to taste
- Crushed Black Pepper 1/4tsp, or to taste
Ingredient Notes:
Imitation Crab Meat:
- This seafood product is made by combining starch, fish, and additional components. It is designed to replicate the flavor, texture, and looks of real crab meat.
Mayonnaise:
- The ingredients for mayonnaise include vinegar, lemon juice, oil, or egg yolks. We use reduced fat to minimize the recipe’s calorie count.
Greek yogurt:
- Use plain and unsweetened Greek yogurt.
Lemon Juice:
- This adds a pleasant citrus taste to crab salad.
Cheese:
- You can cut calories by using reduced-fat cheddar cheese.
Instructions:
- Cut the celery and celery into finely diced shapes with a knife.
- Next add the Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, salt, chopped celery, red onion, black pepper, light mayo, and crab meat to a large mixing bowl.
- Mix well until all items are tossed well with crab meat.
- Then, pour over grated cheese and half a teaspoon of lemon juice.
- Remix the items with a spoon.
- The tasty Weight Watchers Imitation Crab Salad is ready.
- Serve this salad with crackers.
Flavor Variations
Veggies:
- Customize this salad with a variety of fresh and vibrant veggies like diced jalapeno, cucumber, fresh corn kernels, bell peppers, or scallions.
Seasonings:
- Try this salad with different seasonings such as Cajun seasoning, or add spices like smoked paprika, onion powder, Dijon mustard, sriracha, cayenne pepper, or garlic powder. You can also use hot sauce or freshly crushed parsley.
Protein:
- You can add other protein meat options such as ground beef, turkey, or fat-free chicken. I occasionally make this salad with a half amount of shrimp and a half quantity of crab.
Ways to serve crab salad
Lettuce wrap:
- Spread one or two tablespoons of this salad over the green lettuce leaves.
Crackers:
- Enjoy it with buttery crackers.
Avocado:
- Add a spoonful of this salad to half avocado.
Pasta or noodles:
- Pair this salad with cooked pasta or noodles.
Tips:
- Choose a good-quality and low-calorie brand to purchase imitation crab meat.
- Try this recipe with spices and herbs like chives, dill, or parsley.
- Choose only low-fat mayonnaise and reduced-calorie lemon juice to keep salad low in calories.
- Add chopped onion, celery, or colorful bell peppers for a crunchy flavor.
- Drizzle some avocado or olive oil to make this salad more better.
- Instead of using lemon juice, try this salad with other citrus-like lime juice or orange.
Storage Information
Advance preparation:
- It is better to prepare the crab salad a day or two ahead of time because it will need to chill overnight.
Fridge:
- Store the leftover crab salad in a tightly closed vessel and refrigerate it for 4 to 5 days.
Freezer:
- It is not suggested to freeze crab salad. Mayonnaise has the ability to separate during the defrosting process, making it unsuitable for freezing.
FAQs:
Does canned crab meat work?
- Yes, canned crab meat works well. First, remove the extra water and clean the meat with normal water before using it.
Is Imitation crab meat healthy?
- Imitation crab meat is a processed food. The benefit of using this meat is that it contains a very calorie and fat content. However, the level of sodium is high. Wash the meat before using it to remove sodium content.
Which seasonings are best to use in imitation crab salad?
- You can use Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, or cayenne pepper.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving Amount
Serving Size 1 cup
Total Amount 8 Servings
Total Calories 146 kcal
Carbohydrates 6 g
Protein 9.5 g
Sugar 2.9 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 7.7 g
The Total Weight Watchers Points Per Serving is only 5 point values.