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Spicy Crab Salad

A quick, zesty Thai-inspired salad with crab, crisp vegetables, and a spicy lime dressing. Ready in minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
180
Protein
22g
Spicy Crab Salad
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Thinly slice the 1 cucumber and 1 tomato; thinly slice the 1/2 red onion. Place all in a large bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Add the 8 oz crab meat to the bowl with the vegetables.

  3. Step 3

    In a small bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp lime juice and 2 tbsp fish sauce. Pour over the salad and toss gently to combine.

  4. Step 4

    Add sliced red chili and bean sprouts if you like extra heat and crunch. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large bowl
  • small bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

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