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California Roll Cucumber Salad

California Roll Cucumber Salad: Refreshing Sushi-Inspired Twist

Enjoy a refreshing California Roll Cucumber Salad that combines crisp cucumbers, avocado, and crab with a tangy dressing, perfect for summer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumber Try English cucumbers for fewer seeds
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat Use fresh crab meat for an authentic taste
  • 1 medium Avocado Choose ripe avocados for the best texture
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Use both white and green parts
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Opt for gluten-free soy sauce if needed
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Use toasted sesame oil for stronger flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Agave syrup or honey can be used as alternatives
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Consider using black sesame seeds for contrast

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by thoroughly washing your cucumbers. Slice them into thin rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Carefully slice your ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice into bite-sized pieces. Add to the mixing bowl.
  3. Chop green onions finely, using both white and green parts, and sprinkle over the cucumber and avocado mixture.
  4. Break imitation crab meat into smaller pieces and add to the salad bowl, combining carefully.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper until sugar dissolves.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
  7. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top before serving in individual bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allowing the salad to chill improves flavor integration. Serve immediately after dressing for the best texture.

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