Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (2024)

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Vegan crab salad is quick and easy to make. You’re going to love this easy recipe for a plant-based version of crab salad!

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Hearts of palm, crisp celery, red onions, black olives, and seasonings are combined with a creamy dressing for a salad that is ready in minutes.

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Vegan Crab Salad is perfect for a light lunch or snack:

  • quick and easy
  • light and refreshing
  • super versatile – fancy enough for company yet simple enough for everyday
  • 100% vegan

Hearts of palm share a similar taste and texture to lump crab which makes them an excellent vegan substitution in many recipes calling for crab.

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Old Bay seasoning adds a classic seafood flavor.

This plant-based, seafood-inspired dish is delicious on its own but the presentation ideas are plentiful.

Hearts of palm crab-style salad can be enjoyed in all the same ways as a traditional crab-based salad.

A few of our favorite ways to indulge in this Vegan Crab Salad:

  • as a sandwich on toasted bread or hoagie buns
  • over a bed of leafy greens
  • as a dip with crackers
  • stuffed into celery or avocadoes

Ingredients for Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad:

  • 1 pound hearts of palm, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup black olives, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion
  • 2 tablespoons Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning Old Bay
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

How to Make Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad:

STEP ONE: Into a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients.

STEP TWO: Stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.

STEP THREE: Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour then serve cold.

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Want more plant-based recipes to satisfy a seafood craving? Try these:

  • Hearts of Palm Lobster-Style RollsSuper easy to make and packed with all the flavor of a traditional lobster roll.
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  • Vegan Crab Melts – Hearts of palm make a satisfying stand-in for crab in these plant-based and open-faced sandwiches perfect for a light dinner, lunch, or brunch.
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  • King Oyster Mushroom CioppinoKing Oyster mushrooms, with their remarkably similar size and texture to scallops, are seared and added to a hearty and fragrant, vegetable-rich and protein-packed, stew seasoned with lots of garlic and Old Bay.
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Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad

A quick and easy recipe for a plant-based version of crab salad.

5 from 16 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy, hearts of palm, salad, vegan

Servings: 4

Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1 pound hearts of palm drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup black olives chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Into a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients.

  • Stir gently to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  • Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

  • Serve cold.

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  1. Lucy

    Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (12)
    Thank you for sharing this recipe. I’ve never heard of hearts of palm before so I’m really excited to try this. This salad is the perfect light and refreshing meal for these hot summer months.

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  2. Tavo

    Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (13)
    I found this salad is super simple to make and delicious. The perfect summer treat! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Kayla DiMaggio

    Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (14)
    Oh my goodness, this was so delicious! Hearts of Palm are a newer ingredient for me but they perfectly mimic fish! Before going plant-based we were huge fish eaters and I have been trying to find something to mimic it. This crab style salad was so bright and delicious and I loved every bite!

    Reply

  4. Anaiah

    Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (15)
    Wow, I am SO glad I tried this vegan crab salad recipe. It was packed with flavor and definitely satisfied my craving for seafood. It’s the perfect plant based alternative!

    Reply

  5. Julia

    Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (16)
    This was delicious and a perfect dish as far as I’m concerned. No-fuss, not at all complicated and yet it tasted wonderful. Perfect for summer eating! Thank you.

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    • thiswifecooks

      Wonderful! Thank you so much!😊

  6. Natalie

    Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (17)
    This salad is perfect for summer. Such a light and easy lunch. I will make this for sure. Can’t wait. Thanks!

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    • thiswifecooks

      Thanks, Natalie!

  7. Choclette

    Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (18)
    I’ve seen a few recipes with hearts of palm recently. I’ve never come across it before, but will be on the look out for it now. Your salad sounds delicious, so I’ve got to try and find some.

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    • thiswifecooks

      Hearts of palm is such a great ingredient! I find it near the olives in my supermarket.

  8. Meryl

    Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (19)
    This is the perfect salad for summer! So delicious, thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  9. Anni

    Hi Holly
    I’d love to try this recipe – it looks so yummy!
    However as we live in Spain I don’t have Old Bay seasoning. Any advice on substitutes for this?
    Thanks!

    Reply

    • thiswifecooks

      Hi Anni! Cajun seasoning is similar to Old Bay and, especially given the relatively small amount called for, I think would make a fine substitute in this recipe. Crab boil (most are vegan!) or seasoned salt are also good options.

    • Jerri Scott

      There are recipes online for Old Bay Seasoning. I found one I liked and made my own.

    • thiswifecooks

      Great idea!

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Hearts of Palm Crab-Style Salad - Vegan Recipe - This Wife Cooks (2024)

FAQs

What is a substitute for hearts of palm crab? ›

Artichoke hearts are often used to substitute the hearts of palm in recipes.

What is a vegan substitute for crab meat? ›

Replace Crab Claws With Tofu

It is commonly used as a crab meat substitute, especially in veggie sushi and California rolls.

Does Costco have hearts of palm? ›

Renoir Hearts of Palm, 4 × 398 mL | Costco.

What are the side effects of hearts of palm? ›

Hearts are palm isn't known as a common allergen, but food allergies can sometimes occur with unexpected foods. 10 Possible symptoms include hives, shortness of breath, dizziness, weak pulse, or trouble swallowing. If you suspect an allergy to hearts of palm, see an allergist for testing and evaluation.

Why is imitation crab not vegan? ›

While imitation crab meat isn't crab, it also isn't vegan. The red and white crab stick is called "surimi" in Japanese, which roughly translates to "ground meat." Surimi is composed of white-fleshed fish and other fish body parts that are ground into a kind of paste.

Can you eat crab if you're vegan? ›

Vegans don't eat any foods made from animals, including: Beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat. Chicken, duck, and other poultry. Fish or shellfish such as crabs, clams, and mussels.

Does heart of palm taste like crab? ›

Also known as palmito or palm cabbage, hearts of palm remind me of a smoother artichoke heart. They have a mild, earthy, and slightly nutty flavor similar to a white asparagus, water chestnut, or artichoke. Plus, they're tender and easy to cut, and the texture is creamy and crunchy.

Is eating crab salad good for you? ›

Crab, like most seafood, is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, zinc, and protein. Together, these vitamins and minerals help decrease cholesterol levels, reducing your risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. They also help to lower your risk of suffering from a heart attack or stroke.

Is crab salad good for high blood pressure? ›

Crab is a good source of heart healthy omega 3s, which help lower triglycerides and blood pressure along with reducing the risk of heart disease. Omega 3s are also thought to reduce inflammation, enhance immune function, and lower the risk of certain types of cancer.

What is imposter crab made of? ›

Imitation crab is made with surimi, a paste made out of finely shredded or pulverized fish. After the fish is minced, it is heated and pressed into shapes that resemble meat from a crab leg. The resulting imitation crab looks similar to the original crab in its coloring and texture.

What can I substitute hearts of palm with? ›

What can I substitute for heart of palm? Because it is often used as a texture comparison, you can try substituting artichoke hearts for heart of palm. Artichoke hearts are also creamy and meaty in texture and can make a great meat substitute.

What is hearts of palm pasta substitute? ›

Palmini is a low carb pasta alternative made out of Hearts of Palm. When this nutritious plant is cut and cooked in the proper way, you'll hardly notice the difference!

What is another name for hearts of palm? ›

Hearts of palm are exactly what they say they are: the very core, or hearts, of palm plants. Hearts of palm are also called palm cabbage, palmito or chonta.

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