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Sushi Cucumber Salad

Sushi Cucumber Salad: A Fresh Low-Carb Twist on Tradition

Enjoy the refreshing and low-carb Sushi Cucumber Salad, a delicious twist on traditional sushi flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumber seedless English or Persian, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Onion thinly sliced red, white, or sweet
  • 4 oz Whipped Cream Cheese softened for easier mixing
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise your favorite brand
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar for tanginess
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil a little goes a long way
  • 1 cup Protein Mix-Ins options like imitation crab, smoked salmon, canned tuna, or cooked shrimp
  • 1 medium Avocado diced, adjust quantity to taste
  • to taste Furikake/Everything Bagel Seasoning for flavor enhancement
For Additional Flavors
  • to taste Additional Sauces spicy mayo, sriracha, pickled ginger, wasabi, and green onions

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • deli container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sushi Cucumber Salad
  1. Begin by washing your seedless English or Persian cucumbers and slicing them thinly into rounds or half-moons. Thinly slice your chosen onion and combine cucumbers and onions in a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese and mayonnaise, mixing until smooth. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, stirring well to blend the flavors.
  3. Choose your protein mix-ins, chop them into bite-sized pieces, and gently fold them into the cucumber and onion mixture.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and protein mixture. Secure the lid and shake gently or fold the dressing into the salad with a fork.
  5. Serve the salad fresh, optionally garnishing with furikake or everything bagel seasoning. Enjoy immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use seedless cucumbers for best results, and enjoy the salad immediately for the best texture.

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