Crab Couscous Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 23, 2022
You can find imitation crab--otherwise referred to as surimi--at the seafood counter of your local supermarket.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 package (8 ounces) couscous
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 pounds imitation crabmeat, coarsely chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped peeled mangoes
  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring the broth and butter to a boil. Stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature. Fluff with a fork.
  2. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice and cumin. Add the crab, mangoes, tomatoes and onions to couscous. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat.