Description
This Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad brings all the delicious flavors of a California roll into a light and refreshing salad! With crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and savory imitation crab, this healthy dish is perfect for a quick meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup imitation crab meat or real crab, shredded
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
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For the Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional, for added zest)
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder (or fresh ginger, finely grated)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
Instructions
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Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
Slice the cucumbers thinly, and place them in a large mixing bowl. For an extra crunch, you can score the cucumbers with a fork before slicing.
Dice the avocado and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
Shred the imitation crab meat (or real crab) and add it to the salad bowl. -
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or sugar), lemon juice, ginger powder, and a pinch of red pepper flakes (if using).
Taste the dressing and adjust with more honey or soy sauce depending on your preference for sweetness or saltiness. -
Toss the Salad:
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is coated evenly.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Serve:
Serve immediately for a fresh, crisp salad, or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes for a chilled salad with even more flavor.
Notes
- If you want a little more heat, add extra red pepper flakes or a small dash of sriracha to the dressing.
- For a different twist, try adding some cooked shrimp or fresh crab meat.
- This salad can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 hours, but it’s best served fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the salad
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg