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California Roll Cucumber Salad

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This California Roll Cucumber Salad combines the fresh flavors of sushi into a light, refreshing, and easy-to-make salad. With crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, imitation crab, and a tangy-sweet dressing, it delivers all the taste of a California roll without the need for rolling sushi.

Ingredients

  • 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup imitation crab, shredded
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup cooked sushi rice (optional, for a heartier version)
  • 2 tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise (like Kewpie)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 sheet nori, cut into thin strips
  • Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice the cucumber and place in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt, let sit for 10 minutes, then drain and gently squeeze out excess water.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using) to make the dressing.
  3. Add the shredded imitation crab and diced avocado to the drained cucumbers.
  4. If using, mix in the cooked sushi rice for a more filling salad.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
  6. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with nori strips and chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use seedless English cucumbers for best texture and taste.
  • For extra crunch, add diced radishes or shredded carrots.
  • Make sure to gently toss the salad to avoid mashing the avocado.
  • Adjust sriracha amount depending on your spice preference.

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