Description
A fun and light California Roll Cucumber Salad inspired by sushi — with crisp cucumbers, avocado, imitation crab, and a creamy sesame dressing.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced or spiralized
- 1 cup imitation crab, shredded
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1/2 tsp honey or sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey (if using) to make the dressing.
- In a large salad bowl, combine cucumber, shredded imitation crab, avocado, and green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
- Serve immediately as a fresh appetizer or light side dish.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a drizzle of sriracha or a sprinkle of furikake. Serve chilled for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: california roll salad, cucumber salad, sushi salad, avocado salad
