Description
A refreshing salad inspired by the California roll, combining cucumber, avocado, and imitation crab with a light dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp honey or sugar (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers thinly using a sharp knife or mandolin. If desired, lightly salt the cucumbers and let them sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess water, then pat dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, diced avocado, and shredded imitation crab meat. Gently toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and ground ginger (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber, avocado, and crab mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the top for garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes for a cooler taste.
Notes
- Optional to salt the cucumbers to reduce water content.
- Adjust sweetness and saltiness of the dressing based on personal preference.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg