Cold Instant Noodle Salad with Crab Sticks
A quick cold salad with instant noodles, crab sticks, vegetables and mayonnaise.
This chilled noodle salad mixes instant noodles with crab sticks, corn, carrot, tomato and a small amount of mayonnaise. Cool the noodles and cooked ingredients before combining, then refrigerate the salad until ready to serve. Break noodles into a bowl and cover with boiling water. Stand 3 to 5 minutes until tender, then drain well and cool completely. Dice crab sticks and sausage or fully cooked chicken. Grate carrot, drain corn and dice tomatoes. Combine cooled noodles, crab sticks, carrot, corn, meat and tomatoes in a bowl. Fold in mayonnaise and black pepper until evenly coated. Taste before adding salt. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with dill or parsley and serve cold.
Recipe card
Cold Instant Noodle Salad with Crab Sticks
Equipment: Measuring tools, mixing bowl and suitable pan
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook noodles
Break noodles into a bowl and cover with boiling water. Stand 3 to 5 minutes until tender, then drain well and cool completely.
Prepare additions
Dice crab sticks and sausage or fully cooked chicken. Grate carrot, drain corn and dice tomatoes.
Mix salad
Combine cooled noodles, crab sticks, carrot, corn, meat and tomatoes in a bowl.
Dress
Fold in mayonnaise and black pepper until evenly coated. Taste before adding salt.
Chill and serve
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes. Garnish with dill or parsley and serve cold.
How to tell when it is ready
Cook until tender and evenly heated as described.
Tips
- Drain noodles thoroughly so the salad is not watery.
- Cool noodles before adding mayonnaise.
- Seed juicy tomatoes to reduce excess liquid.
- Add dressing shortly before chilling.
Troubleshooting
- If the mixture is too thick, add liquid gradually.
- If browning too quickly, lower the heat.
Substitutions
- Choose compatible alternatives for dietary needs.
- Use a neutral cooking oil if needed.
Variations
- Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Add a suitable seasonal ingredient.
Serving suggestions
- Serve on lettuce leaves.
- Pair with a light vegetable soup.
- Garnish with fresh dill.
- Serve as a chilled lunch or side.
Make ahead
Prepare components ahead and refrigerate perishable ingredients; finish shortly before serving.
Storage
Refrigerate promptly in a covered container and use within 2 days.
Food safety
Contains wheat, egg and possibly fish or shellfish depending on surimi; check labels. Keep chilled at 4°C (40°F) or colder and use within 2 days.
Frequently asked questions
Can I prepare this ahead?
Prepare components ahead and refrigerate perishable ingredients; finish close to serving.
How should I store instant noodle salad with crab sticks?
Refrigerate promptly in a covered container and use within 2 days.
Serve promptly and refrigerate leftovers safely.
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