Comments on: Spiralized Kani Salad

By: sally

sally — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:19:02 +0000

says yields 4 but nutrition info says servings 2.0

By: Debbie Alberts

Debbie Alberts — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 19:41:08 +0000

Hi,
I have just ordered your book and then googled “how to freeze spiralized noodles” and the first thing that led me to your page, which I have been happily surprised. A friend that had just chatted with me about a spiralizer and my reply to her was to make sure she didn’t get a cheap one like I did that didn’t stay adhered to the counter and then I see your product and I am so happy to see the quality and will purchase one today. I also belong to many low carb-gluten free blogs and one of my biggest pet peeves is not having the nutritional info on the recipes, so for that the biggest thank you! I look so forward to really delving into your book and website, I am sure we will have a long friendship, Debbie

By: Ruth Detroit Area

Ruth Detroit Area — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 01:47:54 +0000

This was a real nice change from the run-of-the-mill green salads I so often prepare! Someone before my comment mentioned adding a little soy sauce, so I did that too. My soy sauce was ‘low-sodium’, so it didn’t draw too much water out of the cuke noodles.
For me the best way to get those cuke noodles dry is to spread a handful on top of 2-3 pcs of paper towel, top with another paper towel, more cuke noodles, more paper towel. I know, it seems a little wasteful, but I don’t have a soggy salad when I do it this way.
I’ll be making this again for sure!

By: MPaula

MPaula — Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:18:17 +0000

In reply to Loris. Thanks Loris. Love your additions and the wrap idea.

By: Ashley Altizer

Ashley Altizer — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 18:58:08 +0000

Hi Ali- I made this the other day and the flavor was there but it was SUPER watery- not like your picture at all. I patted the cucumbers dry and the only thing I can think of is that the cucumbers were peeled and not as “fresh” as I would have liked. They were at least a week old. Do you think this was the issue? Thanks!

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By: Vivian Thier

Vivian Thier — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:58:38 +0000

On another note, Ali, could you do some presentations using stack rings? I think the spiralized ingredients would work very well and they are so pretty. I just got some GEFU rings and would like some inspiration.

By: Vivian Thier

Vivian Thier — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 19:54:44 +0000

Sadly, l just found out that surimi (crab sticks) contain wheat! Boo! Guess its back to the real stuff but just not often as it is so expensive! Good recipe though, l will keep it.

By: Loris

Loris — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 13:49:39 +0000

OK, I honestly found this a little bland (sorry!) so I added a little wasabi paste to the yogurt/vinegar dressing and a dash of soy sauce. Since I could see I was heading toward sushi, I finely chopped some pickled ginger and threw that a cubed avocado into the salad. It was a hit with our family, and we also just turned it into a wrap using seaweed.

By: gail

gail — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 01:06:34 +0000

In reply to Cindy. thanks for the optional suggestion!

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 22:46:41 +0000

Another refreshing salad for these hot, hot, hot summer days! Thank you! I will enjoy, and have fun riffing off your super easy starter recipe.

By: Karen W.

Karen W. — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 22:38:48 +0000

Instructions call for sesame seeds. I don’t see sesame seeds on the list of ingredients, nor in the pics. Use them or not? Ditto for lettuce(s).

By: Bobbie Jo Birchard

Bobbie Jo Birchard — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 22:15:12 +0000

Just substitute shrimp for the imitation crab — that would be great too!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 19:03:05 +0000

In reply to Ali Maffucci. And using real crab would make it gluten free! Love Kani salad but haven't had it in years! You've "inspired" me to make my own!

By: Cindy

Cindy — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:49:20 +0000

This sounds great, can’t wait to try it. I make a similar salad using a dressing made with no-fat or low-fat mayo and low-fat sour cream in a 3 to 2 ratio and dill to taste. I usually use 1 T. Mayo to 2 t. Sour cream and 1/4 t. Dried dill. Thanks for all the terrific recipes, I love spiralizing!

By: Ali Maffucci

Ali Maffucci — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:37:29 +0000

In reply to Wendy Stodghill. Wendy, if kani's not for you, use a substitute such as real crab or even strips of tofu (if you eat tofu.) I try to make the blog for all different types of eaters, so not all recipes will be for everyone! Thanks for your understanding.

By: Kelly M.

Kelly M. — Wed, 29 Jul 2015 18:21:05 +0000

This would work with crab too….just the long matchsticks would be replaced with flaked crabmeat and the touch of red would be missing…finely grated or spiralized carrot would take care of that. Flavor sounds wonderful!