Crab salad with cucumber

Cookinero 14 Jan 2026

Crab salad with fresh cucumber is rightfully considered one of the most popular and delicious salads. At the same time, it is very easy to prepare. Thanks to fresh cucumber and canned corn, the dish turns out very juicy and tasty. All the ingredients combine perfectly with each other, creating a unique bouquet of flavors.

How to cook Crab salad with cucumber

Step 1

Crab salad with cucumber

Boil the rice until done. To do this, place the rice in a saucepan or stewpan, add water in a ratio of 1:2, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid and cook until the liquid has completely evaporated for 20-25 minutes.

Step 2

Crab salad with cucumber

Cut the crab sticks.

Step 3

Crab salad with cucumber

Cut the fresh cucumber into cubes.

Step 4

Crab salad with cucumber

Cut hard-boiled chicken eggs into cubes.

Step 5

Crab salad with cucumber

Place all the salad ingredients in a deep salad bowl: rice, egg, crab sticks, cucumber, canned corn.

Step 6

Crab salad with cucumber

Season the salad with mayonnaise.

Step 7

Crab salad with cucumber

Add chopped greens to the salad and mix thoroughly.

Step 8

Crab salad with cucumber

Divide the salad into portioned plates and serve. Enjoy!

Crab salad with cucumber - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, imitation crab is a perfect substitute as it's essentially the same product with a different name. Use equal amounts for the same delicious results.
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days. For best texture, add fresh herbs just before serving as they wilt quickly.
Try marinated diced heart of palm or shredded jackfruit for similar texture. Add nori flakes or kelp powder for subtle seafood flavor.
Freezing isn't recommended. Cucumbers release water when thawed, and mayonnaise-based dressings tend to separate, creating an unpleasant texture.
Replace rice with riced cauliflower (steamed and cooled). Reduce corn quantity or substitute with diced radishes for crunch.
Salt cucumber cubes and let drain in a colander for 15 minutes before adding. This draws out excess moisture while enhancing flavor.
Absolutely! Use vegan mayo, substitute eggs with mashed avocado or tofu scramble crumbles, and choose plant-based crab alternatives.
Serve in cucumber cups, lettuce wraps, or hollowed-out tomatoes. Great as a sandwich filling or stuffed in avocado halves.
This recipe scales beautifully. Maintain ingredient ratios but cook rice in batches for even texture. Mix dressing separately before combining.

Reviews: 0

0 Overall rating
5
0
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

Have you already prepared this recipe? Tell what you think.

Write a review

Will be displayed on the comment.
Your review must be at least 50 characters.

Trending

Baked pears with cottage cheese

There are those who love pears in their simplest and most natural form - "from the tree" or bought from a trusted market merchant, and there are adherents of pears baked, grilled or stewed in sugar syrup. This recipe is for the latter, alth

Tashkent Salad with Radish

The recipe for a salad with radish and beef is called "Tashkent". The root vegetable is popular in Uzbekistan. It is used to make a variety of salads, appetizers and even lagman. The Tashkent salad is an excellent option for a simple and he

Czech style pork knuckle

The recipe for pork knuckle, or as they say in the Czech Republic, "veprova knelna", involves stewing the meat in beer for quite a long time and then baking it in the oven. Czech pork knuckle is juicy and tender baked meat with a unique aro

Pike cutlets

The specific smell of pike in this version of cutlets is beaten off by fried onions and ... lard!

Asian Spritz

Three ingredients point to the Asian origin of this "Squirt": soju - the Korean national drink, the juice of the Asian citrus fruit yuzu and another citrus - pomelo.

Milk glaze

Milk and butter glaze is a universal option for decorating pies, muffins and even Easter cakes. Milk should have a fat content of 3.2%, otherwise it will not be possible to make the glaze of the correct consistency.

Apricot mousse cake

Do you want to amaze your loved ones and guests at home? Prepare a mousse cake with apricots according to our recipe! There will definitely not be indifferent: this dessert deserves epithets exclusively in superlatives. A thin layer of crumbly dough,

Funchoza with pork

Funchoza with pork is a Korean dish that is prepared very quickly from glass noodles with meat, vegetables, soy sauce and spices. Funchoza with pork is spicy and aromatic. The noodles become transparent during cooking and absorb not only the taste an

Categories Menu Recipes
Top