Salad with crab sticks and tomatoes

4 servings
15 min

We prepare the necessary products according to the list. How to buy crab sticks correctly? Be sure to pay attention to the shelf life of the product. Surimi meat (minced white fish) should appear in the list of composition in first place. Important! Do not buy a product if there is frost on it. This is a sign of re-freezing. Fresh sticks should be grey and yellow-free, resilient and a little wet. If the product is sticky, then it is spoiled.

Choose tomatoes that are juicy but dense. Soft fruits do not hold their shape well. If you're using a cocktail variety, just cut them in half. Cut large tomatoes into small cubes or straws. Drain the juice formed from the slicing, it will give the salad extra liquid. If the skin of the tomato is too thick, it is better to remove it. To do this, lower the tomatoes into hot water for a few seconds. Cut cross-cross with a knife from above. Remove the skin.

Defrost frozen crab sticks beforehand. Without removing the packaging, put them on the cutting board, let them thaw. Now remove the film. If it does not spin well, hold the sticks over the steam for 1-3 seconds. Now cut them into medium-sized rings.

Peel the garlic cloves, pass through the press or cut as finely as possible with a knife. Adjust the amount of garlic to your liking. Mix with mayonnaise in a separate plate.

In a large salad bowl, combine crab sticks and tomatoes. Fill with mayonnaise. Salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix. Prepare the cremans in advance. They should be washed well and dried. Spread out the salad. Garnish with a sprig of dill, parsley, cilantro or basil leaves. The salad can be served in a common salad, but in portion containers the dish will look more spectacular and more festive.