Description
This Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad captures all the fresh, crisp flavors of a California roll—cucumber, crab, avocado, and sesame—in a simple, no-roll salad that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- English cucumbers: 2 large, thinly sliced
- Imitation crab sticks: 1 cup, shredded
- Avocado: 1 medium, diced
- Cooked sushi rice (optional): ½ cup
- Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Soy sauce: 1 teaspoon
- Sesame oil: ½ teaspoon
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon, toasted
- Green onions: 2, finely sliced
- Salt and pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Chill your mixing bowl for an extra-refreshing salad.
- Combine Ingredients: In the chilled bowl, mix cucumbers, crab, avocado, and green onions.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
- Cook to Perfection: Let the salad rest for 10 minutes in the fridge so flavors meld beautifully.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top for crunch and aroma.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled and enjoy the fresh California roll flavors in salad form.
Notes
- Use seedless cucumbers or scoop out the seeds to prevent excess moisture.
- Add avocado right before serving to maintain its bright color and texture.
- Chill before serving for maximum flavor and freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: California roll salad, cucumber salad, sushi salad, Japanese-inspired salad, crab avocado salad