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California Roll Cucumber Salad

California Roll Cucumber Salad: Fresh Crunch in 10 Minutes

Enjoy a refreshing and quick California Roll Cucumber Salad that captures sushi flavors with crunchy cucumbers, crab, and avocado.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Draining Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 units English cucumbers Works best for crunchy texture.
  • 1 cup Imitation crab or crab meat Consider substituting with cooked shrimp.
  • 1 medium avocado Cut just before serving.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise Choose light mayo for a healthier version.
  • 2 oz cream cheese Greek yogurt can be used as an alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Opt for low-sodium varieties.
  • sesame seeds Optional garnish.

Equipment

  • mandolin
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the cucumbers into 1/8-inch thick rounds using a mandolin or sharp knife.
    California Roll Cucumber Salad
  2. Drain cucumbers in a colander sprinkled with salt for 15-20 minutes.
    California Roll Cucumber Salad
  3. Combine crab, avocado, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and soy sauce in a mixing bowl.
    California Roll Cucumber Salad
  4. Add drained cucumbers to the mixture and fold gently to coat.
    California Roll Cucumber Salad
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds.
    California Roll Cucumber Salad

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served cold; not recommended to freeze due to cucumber and avocado texture changes. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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