Crab stick salad with cheese and croutons

5 servings

50 minutes

Crab stick salad with cheese and croutons is a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. Tender crab sticks harmonize with spicy hard cheese, while crispy croutons add a pleasant structure. Sour apple and lemon juice provide a light freshness, while sautéed carrots with onions add warm, caramelized notes. This salad is perfect for both festive tables and cozy family dinners. Its origin is linked to European cuisine but has become popular due to its simplicity and rich flavors. The mayonnaise dressing emphasizes the creamy consistency, while herbs and garlic add exquisite aroma. This dish pairs well with meat and fish main courses but can also serve as a standalone nutritious snack.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 142.3
• Proteins: 8.4g
• Fats: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 11.2g

Ingredients

• Hard cheese: 100 g
• Sour apples: 1 pc
• Crab sticks: 100 g
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Onion: 1 head
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Croutons with smoked salmon flavor: to taste
• Lemon: 0.5 pc

Cooking steps

1. Grate 100 grams of hard cheese on a coarse grater, cut 100 grams of crab sticks into cubes, and dice 1 sour apple without skin and seeds, drizzling it with the juice of half a lemon. Grate 1 large carrot on a coarse grater. Slice 1 large onion into half rings. Fry the onion and carrot in vegetable oil. Chop 1 hard-boiled egg with 1 clove of garlic and dill and parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Hard cheese: 100 g
   • Crab sticks: 100 g
   • Sour apples: 1 piece
   • Lemon: 0.5 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Onion: 1 head
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Garlic: 1 clove

2. Mix all components, dress with mayonnaise, and sprinkle with croutons (1 pack) on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Croutons with smoked salmon flavor:  to taste