Velvet salad with crab sticks

Crab sticks are an inexpensive product, and no crabs are harmed in their production. But don't neglect them—it's not the ingredients, but the preparation that matters! We offer you a recipe for a tender and airy, truly "velvety" crab stick salad that will simply melt in your mouth!

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Unfold each crab stick into a leaf, then fold the leaves several times and cut crosswise.

Step 2:

Cut the tomato into small wedges and scrape out the seeds and liquid into a bowl.

Step 3:

Cut the seedless pulp into strips.

Step 4:

Place chopped crab sticks and tomatoes in a bowl.

Step 5:

Grate the garlic on a very fine grater and add to the bowl.

Step 6:

Grate the hard cheese on a coarse grater and add to the bowl with the salad.

Step 7:

Add mayonnaise to the salad and mix.

Step 8:

Season the salad with salt and pepper. Mix.

Cooking tips

When slicing tomatoes, try to make thin strips; this will give the salad a better consistency and make it more enjoyable to eat.

When choosing crab sticks, don't skimp too much; the cheapest ones are usually very unpleasant in taste. But don't choose the overly expensive ones either; they're not much different from mid-priced crab sticks.