Description
California Roll Cucumber Salad delivers all the fresh, creamy, and savory flavors of a sushi roll in an easy, no-rice salad. Crisp cucumber slices, tender imitation crab, creamy avocado, and a hint of spicy mayo come together in a refreshing, low-carb dish that’s quick to prepare and perfect for warm days, parties, or casual meals.
Ingredients
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1 English cucumber (about 300 g)
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8 oz (225 g) imitation crab meat, chopped
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3 green onions, sliced (about 30 g)
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1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce, or to taste
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1 tbsp (15 ml) spicy mayo, or to taste
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Pinch kosher salt (about 1 g)
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Pinch black pepper (about 0.5 g)
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1 avocado, sliced (about 150 g)
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Optional: 1 tsp (5 g) sesame seeds, pickled ginger, wasabi, 1 tbsp (15 ml) ginger soy glaze
Instructions
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Wash cucumber well and slice into thin rounds (about 2 mm) using a mandolin or sharp knife.
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Add cucumber slices to a medium bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
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Add chopped imitation crab, green onions, soy sauce, spicy mayo, salt, and pepper.
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Secure the lid and gently shake to coat ingredients evenly.
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Taste and adjust soy sauce or spicy mayo if needed.
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Serve in bowls, topped with avocado slices, and garnish with sesame seeds, pickled ginger, wasabi, or ginger soy glaze if desired.
Notes
For extra crunch, salt cucumber slices and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry before mixing.
Slice avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
Add a few drops of sriracha to the spicy mayo for extra heat.
Mix gently to keep cucumbers crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired / Fusion