Cucumber Salad with Imitation Crab Delight
Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight is a refreshing and light dish, perfect for summer gatherings or busy weeknights. Combining the crispness of Persian cucumbers with the delightful texture of imitation crab, this salad is easy to whip up in just ten minutes. The creamy dressing made with Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and seasonings adds a tangy, savory flavor that perfectly complements the fresh ingredients. Ideal as an appetizer or side dish, it’s versatile enough to accommodate various preferences—add veggies, spices, or even make it vegan! This salad will undoubtedly become a staple in your summer meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 Persian cucumber
- 6 oz defrosted imitation crab sticks
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1½ tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 chopped green onion stalk
- A pinch of roasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the Persian cucumber.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumber and defrosted imitation crab sticks; gently break apart crab into smaller pieces.
- In another bowl, whisk together Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sea salt, garlic powder, sugar, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over cucumber-crab mixture and toss gently until coated. Add chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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