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California Roll Cucumber Salad

California Roll Cucumber Salad: Light, Crunchy & Oh So Fresh

Discover California Roll Cucumber Salad, a light dish that offers refreshing sushi flavors perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Draining Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces English Cucumbers Can swap with Persian cucumbers.
  • 8 oz Crab (or Imitation Crab) Provides oceanic flavor.
  • 1 piece Avocado Cut just before serving.
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Start with half for a lighter touch.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Can reduce or skip.
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Seeds Toast for enhanced flavor.
For Serving
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Brightens flavor and keeps avocado fresh.
  • Optional Garnishes Extra sesame seeds or sliced green onions.

Equipment

  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Plastic Wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the English cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into thin, 1/8-inch rounds.
  2. Sprinkle salt over cucumber slices and let them drain in a colander for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Combine drained cucumber slices, diced crab, avocado, mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, and sesame seeds in a bowl.
  4. Cover and mix vigorously until all ingredients are well coated and glossy.
  5. Serve in a bowl and garnish with additional sesame seeds or sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh and consume within 24 hours for optimal taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

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