Description
This Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and light dish that captures the flavors of a California roll in salad form. With crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and savory imitation crab meat, all coated in a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Ingredients
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Cucumber Salad:
- 2 cups seedless cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup imitation crab meat (shredded)
- 1/2 avocado (diced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, prepare the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
- Add ingredients: Add cucumber, crab meat, and avocado to the bowl. Toss gently to coat everything in the dressing.
- Season and garnish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds, season with salt, and garnish with green onions.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for 15–20 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with crushed seaweed snacks or crispy wonton strips.
- Variation: Real crab meat or cooked shrimp can be used as substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
