Description
A quick and refreshing California Roll Cucumber Salad combining crisp cucumber slices with creamy avocado, imitation crab, and umami-rich seasonings. This vibrant, no-cook salad channels the flavors of a classic California sushi roll in a light, easy-to-make dish perfect for snacks or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Fruits
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/2 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- Sliced green onion (for garnish)
Seafood & Dairy
- 1/2 cup chopped imitation crab meat
- 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
Condiments & Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons furikake (divided, optional or to taste)
- Sriracha and/or sriracha mayo (to taste)
- Seaweed squares or Nori (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber: Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, carefully slice the English cucumber into thin, even slices to create the crisp base for the salad.
- Combine ingredients in container: Place the cucumber slices into a 32-ounce plastic lidded container or any container with a tight-fitting lid. The cucumber should fill about half the container when gently pressed down. Add the chopped imitation crab meat, diced avocado, and shredded carrot on top.
- Add dressings and furikake: Spoon the whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and half of the furikake over the ingredients inside the container. Secure the lid tightly.
- Shake to mix: Shake the container vigorously until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined. This step blends the flavors well, though the mixture may not look very neat yet. Sprinkle the remaining furikake over the top before serving.
- Optional serving presentation: For a prettier presentation, pour the salad into a serving bowl. Garnish with any extra cucumber slices, a drizzle of sriracha and/or sriracha mayo, additional furikake, and sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Using a mandoline helps achieve thin, uniform cucumber slices quickly and safely.
- If you prefer, you can substitute real crab meat instead of imitation crab.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha or sriracha mayo to suit your spice preference.
- To keep the salad crisp, add mayonnaise and cream cheese just before shaking.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
