Description
This California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and light dish with all the flavors of a California roll. With creamy avocado, crunchy cucumber, savory crab, and a delicious Asian-inspired dressing, it’s the perfect quick meal or side dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 English cucumber, diced (about 2–3 cups)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 4 oz. imitation crab meat (or real crab meat)
- Sesame seeds or furikake seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and sugar. Set aside.
- Dice the cucumber, avocado, and red onion, and chop the crab meat into small pieces.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, avocado, red onion, and crab meat. Gently toss to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or furikake seasoning on top for garnish. Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- The salad is best enjoyed immediately. If storing, keep the avocado and dressing separate until serving to maintain freshness.
- For a spicier version, add sriracha to the dressing or drizzle it over the top of the salad.
- For a more authentic taste, use real crab meat instead of imitation crab.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg