Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight
Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This light salad combines the crisp texture of fresh Persian cucumbers with the delicate sweetness of imitation crab, all brought together by a creamy dressing made with Japanese mayonnaise and rice vinegar. It’s quick to prepare in just ten minutes, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or casual dinners on warm evenings. The combination of flavors and textures creates a delightful experience that will leave everyone feeling nourished and uplifted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 Persian cucumber
- 6 oz defrosted imitation crab sticks
- 1½ tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 chopped green onion stalk
- A pinch of roasted white sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumber into thin half-moon pieces. Sprinkle with sea salt and let it rest for five minutes.
- Shred the imitation crab sticks into bite-sized pieces and add them to a mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, black pepper, and remaining sea salt until smooth.
- Combine the cucumber and crab in one bowl and pour the dressing over them. Gently fold to coat.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg