Mock Crab Salad with Tehina Sauce

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Mock Crab Salad with Tehina Sauce
20 min.
6
181kcal

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Looking for a light, refreshing, and utterly delicious dish that caters to specific dietary needs? Craving the flavors of the sea without the seafood? Then prepare to be amazed by this Mock Crab Salad with Tehina Sauce! This recipe is a fantastic option for lunch, dinner, or even a potluck, and it's ready in a snap – just 20 minutes from start to finish.

This gluten-free and dairy-free delight takes all the best parts of a classic crab salad – the vibrant flavors, the satisfying texture – and recreates them with accessible, plant-based ingredients. The flaked mock crab provides a surprisingly similar taste and mouthfeel, while fresh celery, cucumber, and scallions add a delightful crunch and freshness.

But the star of the show is undoubtedly the Tehina Sauce! This isn't your average mayo-based dressing. We're talking about a creamy, nutty, and slightly tangy concoction made with silken tofu, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and a generous helping of tehina (tahini). Fresh ginger adds a zesty kick, while a touch of hot sauce delivers a pleasant warmth that lingers on the palate. This salad is not only healthy, it's a flavour explosion! It's a wonderful alternative for those seeking a sustainable and allergen-friendly seafood alternative without sacrificing taste.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brown rice vinegar 
  • ribs celery peeled very thin sliced
  • pounds mock crab thawed flaked
  •  cucumber seedless halved lengthwise very thin sliced
  • tablespoons ginger fresh grated
  • tbsps bottled hot sauce 
  • bunch scallions very thin sliced
  • 0.3 cup sesame oil toasted
  • pound silken tofu 
  • 0.3 cup soya sauce 
  • 0.3  tehina [tahini] 

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Place all salad ingredients in a platter.Make the sauce: place all but last ingredients in a food processor, and process until smooth.Toss the salad with the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories181kcal
Protein27.9%
Fat57.36%
Carbs14.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
24
Glycemic Load
0.39
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.468695645747%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.14mg
Luteolin
0.42mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Quercetin
0.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:180.64kcal
9.03%
Fat:11.54g
17.76%
Saturated Fat:1.64g
10.25%
Carbohydrates:6.67g
2.22%
Net Carbohydrates:5.45g
1.98%
Sugar:2.75g
3.05%
Cholesterol:15.88mg
5.29%
Sodium:1131.26mg
49.19%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.63g
25.26%
Vitamin B12:3.4µg
56.7%
Copper:0.57mg
28.38%
Vitamin K:29.49µg
28.09%
Selenium:14.3µg
20.43%
Zinc:2.88mg
19.19%
Phosphorus:171.41mg
17.14%
Magnesium:58.59mg
14.65%
Potassium:442.33mg
12.64%
Folate:39.84µg
9.96%
Vitamin C:7.78mg
9.43%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.94%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.37%
Iron:1.46mg
8.11%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.5%
Calcium:71.74mg
7.17%
Vitamin B3:1.38mg
6.88%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.54%
Vitamin A:284.59IU
5.69%
Fiber:1.23g
4.91%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.19%
Vitamin E:0.28mg
1.87%