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California Roll Cucumber Salad

California Roll Cucumber Salad – Your New Favorite Light Dish

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This California Roll Cucumber Salad combines the flavors of a California sushi roll into a refreshing, low-carb dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 whole English Cucumber Choose firm, fresh cucumbers.
  • 8 ounces Imitation Crab Meat Can substitute with real crab or other seafood.
  • 3 Green Onions Can swap with chives if unavailable.
  • 1 whole Avocado Consider adding sliced mango or omitting for fewer calories.
For the Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Use low-sodium versions to reduce salt intake.
  • 2 tablespoons Spicy Mayo Mix mayonnaise with Sriracha.
  • to taste Kosher Salt Season according to personal preference.
  • to taste Black Pepper Season according to personal preference.
Optional Add-Ins
  • to taste Sesame Seeds Sprinkle on top for extra flavor.
  • to taste Pickled Ginger Use as a garnish.
  • to taste Wasabi A little goes a long way!
  • to taste Ginger Soy Glaze Drizzle for a sweet and savory boost.

Equipment

  • Mandolin
  • Large bowl with lid
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry an English cucumber. Slice the cucumber very thinly (about 1/8-inch thickness) using a mandolin or sharp knife.
  2. In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, 8 ounces of chopped imitation crab meat, and three sliced green onions.
  3. Pour in 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of spicy mayo. Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Shake the bowl tightly for about 30 seconds to evenly distribute the flavors.
  5. Slice one avocado into thin wedges and place it on top of the salad. Optionally, drizzle more spicy mayo or add garnishes.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to chill slightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best taste, enjoy the salad fresh. Experiment with different add-ins for a personalized touch.

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