Description
Cool California roll flavors dance through this refreshing cucumber salad, bringing sushi-inspired ingredients to a crisp, light dish. Creamy avocado, tender crab, and crunchy cucumber blend perfectly, creating a quick summer meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 4 imitation crab sticks, diced
Vegetables:
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1/2 avocado, diced
Seasonings and Dressings:
- 2 tablespoons Kewpie mayo
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Carefully slice cucumbers into delicate, translucent rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick using a sharp mandolin or precision knife.
- Transfer cucumber slices into a spacious mixing vessel, gently introducing tender crab meat and creamy avocado chunks.
- Drizzle smooth mayonnaise, blend softened cream cheese, and splash soy sauce over the ingredients, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds across the salad for a nutty crunch, then securely seal the container and gently oscillate to harmonize flavors.
- Serve chilled immediately to preserve the crisp texture and vibrant ingredients, presenting a refreshing California-inspired culinary creation.
Notes
- Slice cucumbers extra thin for a delicate, refined texture that mimics traditional California roll presentation.
- Use real crab meat or high-quality imitation crab for authentic seafood flavor and best results.
- Consider chilling ingredients beforehand to enhance the refreshing salad experience and maintain crisp vegetable texture.
- Adjust mayo quantity based on personal preference, ensuring creamy consistency without overwhelming the delicate ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg