This is actually a dairy-free recipe! I used canola-oil vegan mayo from Whole Foods.
Ingredients
- 1 package of imitation crab meat (2.5 servings)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 2 small pickles, chopped (I used Chinese pickles)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- other spices (chili powder, dried onion, whatever else you like)
- salt & pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (vegan canola oil mayo)
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2-3 tablespoons rice vinegar
Directions
Break apart the crab meat. Mix everything well. EAT.
Bobby liked his on fresh toasty bread; I liked mine plain. I think I had this with some roasted squash on the side.
I’ve been roasting squash a la Clare: cut up in pieces at 425F for 25 minutes. Here was delicata:
And kabocha (duh):
I just sprinkle some salt, oregano/dill, and cinnamon on them. I’ve heard you can use stevia, but I’m not a fan. Squash is sweet enough. I like to top them with organic, fruit-sweetened (or unsweetened) ketchup. My recipe is here.
Now have a sweet weekend! What are your plans?
September 18, 2009 at 8:04 am
I REALLY need to try kabocha – wish I could find it here!!
My plans = get well!!
September 18, 2009 at 8:07 am
Yay squash!
I almost got some imitation crab meat the other day- purely because it’s pink. Haha. Wasn’t sure what to do with it, but your recipe looks great.
Is kabocha hard to cut? I love butternut but it’s too tough for my knives.
Weekend plans: relax!
September 18, 2009 at 8:52 am
MMm….the kabocha looks amazing! I’m going to a farm harvest festival on Sunday and I’m soooo excited!
September 18, 2009 at 9:30 am
Looks delicious and I love the new layout. I’ve been on a rice vinegar kick so I’ll have to give this a try.
@insideiamdancing- I haven’t done it, but I’ve heard that microwaving winter squash for a bit can soften up the skin for easier cutting. Might be worth checking out.
September 18, 2009 at 10:31 am
You know, I used to eat a LOT of Imo Crab.
I used to warm it and make butterd sammies out of it (late teens)
I don’t even know WHAT it is, but I loved it!
I love your new updates too! very light and fresh!
Thanks for adding me to your blog roll!
you’re the coolest!
I’m off for some word LOVE!
xo
happy Friday
September 18, 2009 at 10:32 am
Lovvvvving the new layout!!!
I love imitation crab meat salads. Try adding frozen peas next time! They add a nice crisp sweet pop.
I’ve never roasted my squash like that, I need to try it!
September 18, 2009 at 10:37 am
Just found your blog and I think I will really enjoy it! Holy recipes!
September 18, 2009 at 11:06 am
I love imitation crab! It’s so good. Haha, that salad looks great.
Its my cousin’s birthday tomorrow so I’m just going to spend the day with him. Hopefully I’ll get some shopping in on Sunday.
September 18, 2009 at 11:08 am
Seriously… I need to get updated on kabocha… everyone’s blogging about it, but I have no idea what it is xD
Looks good though…
Lovin it xx
September 18, 2009 at 11:34 am
that salad looks yummmmmmmmmmmmy
September 18, 2009 at 12:20 pm
I love imitation crab meat…but what’s in it?
Roasted kabocha…making some for dinner tonight. Can’t wait.
Weekend plans? Chilling with CD. No work – yay!
September 18, 2009 at 12:25 pm
I need to get some imitation crab meat too! I love those!
yeah for kabocha! I’ll try with cinammon tonight!
nice makeover of the blog! you need to teach me how to make it so pretty!
September 18, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Cute title for your salad. It looks tasty. And the delicata squash looks really yummy. I like your seasoning idea.
September 18, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Ooh that looks so good! Where do you get imitation crab meat from?
September 18, 2009 at 4:55 pm
I love dipping squash in ketchup – it’s a perfect combo. I need to try kobocha. I haven’t seen it anywhere so I might need to hunt it down.
September 18, 2009 at 5:38 pm
yum yum maggie! do you eat the delicata skins too? love em. what’s a chinese pickle?
September 18, 2009 at 6:14 pm
That sounds fantastic my dear! Have you tried making your own mayonnaise?
September 18, 2009 at 7:17 pm
I recently got some kabocha! I’ll definitely take your spicing suggestions!
September 18, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Fabulous looking kabocha!! Must find that!!
<3 jess
September 18, 2009 at 9:20 pm
I don’t really like delicata. It can’t compare to kabocha imo, don’t you agree?
But wow, way to go with the spices in that sealeg salad!
September 19, 2009 at 8:27 am
Love the new look!
I have only had imitation crab meat once I think.
September 19, 2009 at 9:57 am
I wish I could find kabocha!!! Hopefully I can find it at WF soon since the colder months are coming.
September 21, 2009 at 5:49 pm
wow ive never heard of imitation crab meat before, it looks really yummy!
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