Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad Recipe
This Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad offers a fresh, light twist on the classic sushi roll. Made with thinly sliced cucumber, imitation crab, creamy avocado, and a delightful mix of kewpie mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds, this salad captures the flavors of a California roll without the rice or seaweed. It’s quick to prepare, refreshing, and perfect as a healthy snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber
- 4 imitation crab sticks, chopped
- 1/2 avocado, cubed
Dressing and Garnish
- 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 cucumber into 1/8-inch thick slices. This ensures a consistent texture and size, perfect for mixing evenly with the other ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the sliced cucumber into a large deli container or glass jar. Add in the diced imitation crab, cubed avocado, kewpie mayonnaise, whipped cream cheese, soy sauce, and toasted sesame seeds. Ensure all ingredients are properly prepared and measured to suit your taste preferences.
- Mix the Salad: Cover the container or jar with a secure lid. Shake vigorously until all the ingredients are well combined and evenly distributed. The shaking motion coats the cucumber and other ingredients harmoniously with the creamy mixtures and soy sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Eat the mixed salad immediately for the freshest taste. You can eat it directly from the jar for convenience or serve it in a bowl for a more formal presentation. Optionally, garnish with additional sesame seeds for an extra touch.
Notes
- For best results, use a mandolin slicer to ensure even thin cucumber slices.
- Imitation crab can be substituted with real crab meat for a more authentic flavor.
- Kewpie mayonnaise is preferred for its mild sweetness and creaminess but regular mayonnaise can be used.
- The salad is best enjoyed fresh; storing for too long may cause the cucumber to release water and become soggy.
- Optional: add a splash of rice vinegar or a pinch of sugar to balance flavors if desired.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden to enhance their flavor.
Keywords: California roll salad, cucumber salad, imitation crab salad, Japanese-inspired salad, easy no-cook salad, avocado cucumber salad
