Wild Rice Crab Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Wild Rice Crab Salad
45 min.
12
280kcal

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Wild Rice Crab Salad: A Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Delight

Are you a fan of seafood dishes that are not only delicious but also easy to make? Look no further! This Wild Rice Crab Salad is the perfect recipe for you. Not only is it gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary needs, but it's also incredibly simple to prepare. Ready in just 45 minutes and serving up to 12 people, this salad is ideal for any occasion, be it a fancy dinner party, a casual get-together, or a quick snack.

With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients like broccoli florets, cauliflower, and cooked crabmeat, this salad promises a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The addition of wild rice not only adds a unique texture but also contributes to the dish's nutritional value. Paired with a homemade dressing made from ranch salad dressing, sugar, salt, and pepper, the salad achieves a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes.

To ensure the best taste, it's recommended to refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours before serving, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Each serving contains approximately 280 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or looking for a new appetizer to impress your friends, this Wild Rice Crab Salad is sure to be a hit.

So, why wait? Dive into the world of flavorful, healthy, and easy-to-make seafood salads with this Wild Rice Crab Salad. Your taste buds, and your guests, will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli florets fresh
  • cups cauliflower florets fresh
  • pound crabmeat fresh canned cooked
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 16 ounces ranch dressing 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 1.5 cups rice wild uncooked

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rice, crab, broccoli, cauliflower and onion.
  3. Combine the salad dressing, sugar, salt and pepper; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories280kcal
Protein15.58%
Fat55.55%
Carbs28.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.76
Glycemic Load
8.82
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.098695858665%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.14mg
Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
1.27mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:279.92kcal
14%
Fat:17.43g
26.81%
Saturated Fat:2.78g
17.37%
Carbohydrates:20.38g
6.79%
Net Carbohydrates:18.34g
6.67%
Sugar:3.99g
4.43%
Cholesterol:46.49mg
15.5%
Sodium:661.83mg
28.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11g
22%
Vitamin K:69.28µg
65.98%
Vitamin C:23.06mg
27.95%
Selenium:18.6µg
26.58%
Phosphorus:263.73mg
26.37%
Vitamin B12:1.32µg
22.05%
Copper:0.44mg
21.78%
Manganese:0.38mg
18.86%
Zinc:2.81mg
18.73%
Folate:59.49µg
14.87%
Magnesium:56.99mg
14.25%
Vitamin B3:2.59mg
12.96%
Vitamin E:1.83mg
12.21%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
10.96%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.49%
Potassium:310.71mg
8.88%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.79%
Fiber:2.03g
8.14%
Calcium:61mg
6.1%
Iron:0.89mg
4.93%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.87%
Vitamin A:113.7IU
2.27%