California Roll Cucumber Salad - Quick, Cool & Customizable

California Roll Cucumber Salad is a light and vibrant dish featuring cucumber, avocado, and crab, ideal for quick meals.

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Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Japanese

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups cucumber sliced into rounds
1 cup imitation crab meat gently broken into pieces
1 cup avocado diced
¼ cup green onions chopped

For the Dressing

2 tablespoons rice vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce use gluten-free version if needed
1 teaspoon sesame oil potent flavor
1 teaspoon sugar can substitute with honey
to taste salt
to taste pepper

For the Garnish

2 tablespoons sesame seeds toasted for extra flavor

Equipment

mixing bowl
Sharp knife
Whisk
measuring spoons

Method

Preparation Steps

Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds.
Dice the avocado and add it to the bowl with the cucumber.
Chop the green onions and add them to the cucumber and avocado mixture.
Add imitation crab meat to the bowl and gently mix to combine.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and gently toss.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy the salad fresh, storing leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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