Description
Refreshing California Roll Cucumber Salad in Just 10 Minutes is a vibrant and healthy dish that captures the essence of sushi without any cooking required. This salad features crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and savory crab, making it a perfect choice for summer picnics, light lunches, or as an appetizer at gatherings. With its quick preparation time and fresh ingredients, this salad not only delights the palate but also aligns with health-conscious eating habits. In just ten minutes, you can enjoy a nutritious meal that’s both satisfying and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups English cucumbers
- 8 oz imitation crab or crab meat
- 1 medium avocado
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (light option preferred)
- 2 oz cream cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the cucumbers; place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add the imitation crab meat to the cucumbers and mix gently.
- Cube the avocado just before adding it to prevent browning; fold it into the mixture carefully.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and cream cheese until smooth, then combine with the salad.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the salad and toss lightly to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve chilled; garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of salad (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg