Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad
This refreshing Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad combines fresh ingredients like cucumber, avocado, and imitation crab with a tangy dressing for a delicious, light meal or side dish. Perfect for sushi lovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: japenese
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced thin
- ½ cup imitation crab, shredded (or real crab)
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup cooked sushi rice (optional, for a heartier salad)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (white or black)
- 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
- ½ sheet nori (seaweed), cut into thin strips (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp sriracha (optional, for spice)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients
Slice cucumbers thinly and place them in a bowl. Add imitation crab, avocado, and cooked sushi rice (if using). - Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, mayo, sesame oil, sugar, and sriracha. - Toss & Garnish
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, green onions, and nori strips. - Serve & Enjoy!
Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for extra flavor.
Notes
- If you want a heartier salad, add sushi rice as a base.
- Use Greek yogurt as a healthier option for the dressing instead of mayonnaise.
- For extra spice, increase the amount of sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (from 2-3 servings)
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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