Imitation crab salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup / 170 grams uncooked orzo pasta
• 8 ounces / 225 grams imitation crab sticks
• 1 medium red pepper or capsicum (cleaned and finely diced)
• 2 to 3 spring onions (cleaned and finely sliced)
• 1 medium ripe avocado
• 1 cup / 240 ml Greek or Natural thick yoghurt
• 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
• Salt (to taste)
• 8 ounces / 225 grams imitation crab sticks
• 2 to 3 spring onions (cleaned and finely sliced)
• 1 large stalk of celery (finely diced (approx 3/4 cup))
• 1/2 cup / 120 ml mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
• 1 teaspoon dried dill
• 4 to 5 drops tabasco sauce (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Imitation crab salad ---

2. 2

   Cook the pasta in lightly salted water according to the instructions on the packet.

3. 3

   Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Leave the pasta in a colander to drain.

4. 4

   Cut the crab sticks into half-inch lengths and finely slice the spring onions. Remove the seeds and membranes from the red pepper and dice it finely. Place them into a serving dish.

5. 5

   In a separate bowl, mash the avocado pear finely then mix in the yoghurt and the tomato ketchup.

6. 6

   Add the drained pasta to the chopped crab sticks and vegetables and pour in the avocado dressing.

7. 7

   Mix thoroughly to combine and optionally garnish with chopped parsley or extra spring onions.

8. 8

   Refrigerate until ready to serve.

9. 9

   --- Imitation crab starter (no pasta) ---

10. 10

    Slice the crab sticks, celery and spring onions and place them in a serving dish.

11. 11

    Combine the dressing ingredients in another small bowl.

12. 12

    Pour the dressing ingredients over the crab sticks and vegetables.

13. 13

    Mix thoroughly to combine all the ingredients and chill in the refrigerator until required.

14. 14

    Leave in the refrigerator to chill until required and arrange on a bed of lettuce to serve.