California Roll Cucumber Salad
California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing dish that beautifully blends the crunch of cucumbers, the creaminess of avocado, and the savory essence of crab. Enhanced with a light dressing, this salad captures the delightful flavors of sushi without any fuss. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight dinners, it’s not only visually appealing but also a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sushi rice
- 1 cup water
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ½ cup imitation crab meat (or real crab)
- 2 sheets nori, cut into strips
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Rinse sushi rice under cold water until clear. Cook it with water according to package instructions. Let cool.
- Slice cucumbers and dice avocado into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled sushi rice, cucumbers, avocado, and crab meat. Add nori strips.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and Sriracha until smooth; adjust spiciness as desired.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mix and gently fold until well-coated.
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra nori strips and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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