Sealeg Salad (imitation crab meat)

This is actually a dairy-free recipe! I used canola-oil vegan mayo from Whole Foods.

10 seafood salad 300x225 Sealeg Salad (imitation crab meat)

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

09 unmixed seafood salad 300x225 Sealeg Salad (imitation crab meat)

Directions

Break apart the crab meat. Mix everything well. EAT.

08 unmixed seafood salad 300x225 Sealeg Salad (imitation crab meat)

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:

13 roasted delicata squash 300x225 Sealeg Salad (imitation crab meat)

And kabocha (duh):

14 roasted kabocha 300x225 Sealeg Salad (imitation crab meat)

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?

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Comments: 24

  1. VeggieGirl 18 September, 2009 at 8:04 am Reply

    I REALLY need to try kabocha – wish I could find it here!!

    My plans = get well!!

  2. insideiamdancing 18 September, 2009 at 8:07 am Reply

    Yay squash! :D 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!

  3. Olga 18 September, 2009 at 8:52 am Reply

    MMm….the kabocha looks amazing! I’m going to a farm harvest festival on Sunday and I’m soooo excited!

  4. Jordan 18 September, 2009 at 9:30 am Reply

    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.

  5. Cindy 18 September, 2009 at 10:31 am Reply

    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

  6. Christina 18 September, 2009 at 10:32 am Reply

    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!

  7. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is 18 September, 2009 at 10:37 am Reply

    Just found your blog and I think I will really enjoy it! Holy recipes!

  8. Tiffany! 18 September, 2009 at 11:06 am Reply

    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.

  9. Tina 18 September, 2009 at 11:08 am Reply

    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

  10. glidingcalm 18 September, 2009 at 11:34 am Reply

    that salad looks yummmmmmmmmmmmy

  11. Heather McD (Heather Eats Almond Butter) 18 September, 2009 at 12:20 pm Reply

    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!

  12. coco 18 September, 2009 at 12:25 pm Reply

    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! ;)

  13. Alison 18 September, 2009 at 12:47 pm Reply

    Cute title for your salad. It looks tasty. And the delicata squash looks really yummy. I like your seasoning idea.

  14. Jules 18 September, 2009 at 3:40 pm Reply

    Ooh that looks so good! Where do you get imitation crab meat from?

  15. Elizabeth (The Dallas Celiac) 18 September, 2009 at 4:55 pm Reply

    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.

  16. clare 18 September, 2009 at 5:38 pm Reply

    yum yum maggie! do you eat the delicata skins too? love em. what’s a chinese pickle?

  17. Sagan 18 September, 2009 at 6:14 pm Reply

    That sounds fantastic my dear! Have you tried making your own mayonnaise?

  18. Mimi (Damn the Freshman 15) 18 September, 2009 at 7:17 pm Reply

    I recently got some kabocha! I’ll definitely take your spicing suggestions!

  19. Jess 18 September, 2009 at 7:55 pm Reply

    Fabulous looking kabocha!! Must find that!!
    <3 jess

  20. Sophia 18 September, 2009 at 9:20 pm Reply

    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! :D

  21. Kimberly@Living Free 19 September, 2009 at 8:27 am Reply

    Love the new look!

    I have only had imitation crab meat once I think.

  22. Shelby 19 September, 2009 at 9:57 am Reply

    I wish I could find kabocha!!! Hopefully I can find it at WF soon since the colder months are coming.

  23. Michal 21 September, 2009 at 5:49 pm Reply

    wow ive never heard of imitation crab meat before, it looks really yummy!

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