Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad Recipe
A refreshing and easy-to-make California Roll inspired cucumber salad combining crisp cucumber slices with creamy avocado, imitation crab, and a flavorful mix of kewpie mayonnaise, cream cheese, and soy sauce, topped with toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing, Shaking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 4 imitation crab sticks, chopped
- 1/2 avocado, cubed
Dressing and Toppings
- 2 tablespoons kewpie mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream cheese
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumber: Using a mandolin or a sharp knife, carefully slice the cucumber into 1/8-inch thick slices. This ensures a consistent texture and size, perfect for mixing evenly with the other ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sliced cucumber into a large deli container or glass jar. Add in the chopped imitation crab sticks, cubed avocado, kewpie mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. Make sure all ingredients are properly prepared and measured to suit your taste preferences.
- Mix the Salad: Cover the container or jar with a lid securely. Shake vigorously until all the ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed. The motion should coat the cucumber and other ingredients harmoniously with the creamy mixtures and soy sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Eat the mixed salad immediately for the freshest taste. You can either eat it directly from the jar for convenience or serve it in a bowl for a more formal presentation. For an extra touch, sprinkle additional sesame seeds on top to garnish. Enjoy your refreshing and flavorful salad!
Notes
- Use a mandolin for even cucumber slices and safer, quicker prep.
- For extra flavor, chill the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Can substitute real crab meat for imitation crab for richer taste.
- Adjust soy sauce amount to control saltiness.
- Serve immediately to maintain cucumber crispness; leftovers may soften over time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: California roll salad, cucumber salad, easy sushi salad, imitation crab recipe, avocado cucumber salad, kewpie mayonnaise salad
