Description
This Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad is a quick and refreshing dish inspired by the flavors of a California sushi roll. Featuring crisp cucumber slices, imitation crab, creamy avocado, and a tangy dressing made from Kewpie mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese, and soy sauce, it’s a light, flavorful salad perfect for a speedy snack or a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 4 imitation crab sticks, chopped
- 1/2 avocado, cubed
Dressing & 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 English cucumber into thin 1/8-inch thick slices to create a crisp base for the salad.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sliced cucumber into a large deli container or glass jar. Add the chopped imitation crab sticks, cubed avocado, Kewpie mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds.
- Mix the Salad: Securely cover the container or jar with a lid and shake vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and evenly distributed, ensuring the dressing coats everything.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the salad right away for the freshest taste and crisp texture, as the cucumber maintains its crunch best when freshly prepared.
Notes
- Using a mandolin helps achieve uniformly thin cucumber slices for better texture.
- To toast sesame seeds, lightly heat them in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
- This salad is best eaten fresh to maintain the crispness of the cucumber and avocado.
- You can substitute imitation crab with real crab or kani for a more authentic flavor.
- For a spicier twist, add a small amount of sriracha or wasabi to the dressing.
