Description
Satisfy your sushi cravings with this quick and easy California Roll Cucumber Salad. Enjoy the classic flavors of a California roll—cucumber, crab, and avocado—in a refreshing, no-cook dish perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup imitation crab (or cooked crab), shredded
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional for heat)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (or honey)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped nori, sliced green onions, pickled ginger
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha (if using), sugar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, add cucumber slices, shredded crab, and diced avocado.
- Toss Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the cucumber mixture. Gently toss until the ingredients are well-coated.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and any optional garnishes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute real crab meat if preferred.
- Adjust sriracha and sugar to achieve your desired level of spiciness and sweetness.
- For extra crunch, add thinly sliced carrots or radish.
- Serve immediately to maintain freshness, as the avocado can brown if left out too long.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Keywords: california roll cucumber salad, sushi roll salad, easy sushi salad, healthy cucumber salad