Name: Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese-American
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced; 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded; 1/2 avocado, diced; 1 tablespoon nori sheet, cut into thin strips; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Description

This Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish inspired by the classic sushi roll. Featuring thinly sliced cucumbers, shredded imitation crab meat, creamy avocado, and a tangy, savory dressing made with mayonnaise, cream cheese, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Topped with crunchy sesame seeds, green onions, and nori strips, this no-cook salad is perfect for a light lunch or side dish that combines Japanese-American flavors effortlessly.

Ingredients

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Salad

2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
1/2 avocado, diced
1 tablespoon nori sheet, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 tablespoons green onions, sliced

Dressing

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

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Instructions

Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, cream cheese, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
Combine salad ingredients: Add the thinly sliced cucumbers, shredded imitation crab meat, and diced avocado to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Add toppings: Sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the salad, then mix lightly to distribute evenly without bruising the avocado.
Finish and chill: Just before serving, top the salad with thin strips of nori for a fresh and authentic sushi-inspired flavor. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to enhance the taste and allow the flavors to meld.
Serve: Serve the salad chilled as a light meal or a side dish. Enjoy immediately after chilling for best freshness and flavor.

Notes

Use English cucumbers for fewer seeds and a crisper texture.
Add a drizzle of sriracha or spicy mayo to introduce some heat if desired.
Serve the salad immediately after adding avocado to prevent browning.