Sizzler Imitation Crab Salad Copycat Recipe

Name: Sizzler Imitation Crab Salad Copycat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup celery, julienned; 1 lb imitation crabmeat; 1/2 lb macaroni (optional) or 1/2 lb shell pasta (optional); 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons sugar (or sweetener equivalent); 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper; 12 ounces mandarin oranges; 6 radishes, sliced thin

Servings: persons

1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup celery, julienned
1 lb imitation crabmeat
1/2 lb macaroni (optional) or 1/2 lb shell pasta (optional)
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek yogurt or 1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar (or sweetener equivalent)
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
12 ounces mandarin oranges
6 radishes, sliced thin

1
If using pasta, cook al dente and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine onion, celery and imitation crab meat.
3
In a separate bowl, mix all dressing ingredients (beginning with mayonnaise.
4
Pour dressing over crab mixture.
5
Gently fold in cooked, cooled pasta.
6
Toss lightly to combine.
7
Cover and chill 2 hours to overnight before serving.
8
Serve on Romaine or red lettuce leaf.
9
Without pasta, may serve with crackers or inside of a sandwich. Garnish with radishes and mandarin orange slices.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced, 1/2 cup celery, julienned, 1 lb imitation crabmeat, 1/2 lb macaroni (optional) or 1/2 lb shell pasta (optional), and more.

Yes, Sizzler Imitation Crab Salad Copycat falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sizzler Imitation Crab Salad Copycat

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Variations & substitutions

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