Description

California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing twist on traditional sushi flavors, perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches. This vibrant salad combines crisp English cucumbers, creamy avocado, and savory crab meat, all tossed in a tangy dressing. With its delightful crunch and zesty notes, it’s an impressive dish that will have guests clamoring for seconds.

Ingredients

Scale

2 medium English cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 cup crab meat (or imitation crab)
3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prepare the cucumbers by washing them and slicing them thinly.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt.
In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, crab meat, diced avocado, and chopped green onions. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
Chill for about 15 minutes to enhance flavors.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: Japanese

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 530mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: - For added flavor variations, consider incorporating shredded carrots or edamame. - If preparing ahead of time, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain freshness.