veggie crab salad

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Cameron, WI
Updated on Jul 22, 2017

I was basically craving that broccoli salad you often see at get togethers...all I had was cauliflower at the time, so created my own version, then revised into this version the next time. So good with the crab in it, or some leftover cut up chicken. Makes for a meal that way. But very good alone too, as a side dish. In this photo, I had a nectrine added too.

prep time 45 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield as a meal 6-8, as a side dish, 12-14

Ingredients

  • 1 small head of cauliflower, cut into pieces
  • 1 bunch - broccoli, cut into pieces
  • I large cucumber, sliced
  • 2 - bell pepper, cut into pieces, any color
  • 1 medium red onion or sweet, halved and sliced
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 8 ounces swiss cheese, cubed or shredded
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cups craisins, (dried cranberries)
  • 1 cup roasted salted almonds, coarsely chopped
  • 3 - 4 cups crab, imitation...if desired
  • DRESSING
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar or honey
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoons course black peper

How To Make veggie crab salad

  • Step 1
    Place all salad ingredients into large bowl and toss a bit.
  • Step 2
    In a medium bowl whisk together dressing ingredients until smooth. Poor over veggie mixture. Toss to coat and serve.
  • Step 3
    Crisp bacon crumbled over this salad is always appreciated!!! I usually do 12 - 16 oz.

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