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Refreshing California Roll Cucumber Salad

Refreshing California Roll Cucumber Salad You Can Make in Minutes

A vibrant, budget-friendly salad featuring crisp cucumbers, delicate crab, and creamy avocado, perfect for busy nights and summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Draining Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium English cucumbers Sliced
  • 8 oz Imitation crab or crab meat Can substitute with shrimp or tofu
  • 1 medium Avocado Cubed just before serving
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise Light mayonnaise optional
  • 2 oz Cream cheese Can use Greek yogurt instead
  • 1 tbsp Soy sauce Low-sodium preferred
For Garnish
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds Toasted for added flavor

Equipment

  • mandolin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Slice the cucumbers into 1/8-inch thick rounds and set aside.
  2. Sprinkle cucumber slices with salt and let them drain in a colander for 15-20 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine imitation crab, diced avocado, mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
  4. Gently fold the drained cucumbers into the creamy mixture.
  5. Mix gently to maintain the avocado's texture.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use English cucumbers for lower water content. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

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