Sizzler Imitation Crab Salad Copycat

• red onion↗1⁄2 cup

  finely diced

• celery↗1⁄2 cup

  julienned

• imitation crabmeat1 lb
• macaroni (optional) or 1/2 lb shell pasta (optional)↗1⁄2 lb
• mayonnaise↗1 cup
• Greek yogurt or 1/4 cup sour cream↗1⁄4 cup
• sugar↗2 tablespoons

  (or sweetener equivalent)

• lemon juice or 2 tablespoons cider vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• dry mustard1⁄4 teaspoon
• oregano↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt and pepper1⁄4 teaspoon
• mandarin oranges↗12 ounces
• radishes↗6

  sliced thin

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   If using pasta, cook al dente and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine onion, celery and imitation crab meat.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mix all dressing ingredients (beginning with mayonnaise.

4. 4

   Pour dressing over crab mixture.

5. 5

   Gently fold in cooked, cooled pasta.

6. 6

   Toss lightly to combine.

7. 7

   Cover and chill 2 hours to overnight before serving.

8. 8

   Serve on Romaine or red lettuce leaf.

9. 9

   Without pasta, may serve with crackers or inside of a sandwich. Garnish with radishes and mandarin orange slices.