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Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad Recipe

Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad Recipe
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4.8 from 12 reviews

This Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad recipe brings the flavors of a California roll in a refreshing salad form. A delightful combination of cucumber, imitation crab meat, avocado, and sushi rice tossed in a flavorful dressing.

Ingredients

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Cucumbers:

  • 2 cups cucumber, thinly sliced

Crab Mixture:

  • 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cooked and cooled sushi rice

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
  • salt to taste

Toppings:

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
  • nori strips or crumbled seaweed for topping

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cucumbers: Toss sliced cucumbers with a pinch of salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Drain excess liquid.
  2. Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, mayonnaise, sesame oil, sugar, and sriracha (if using).
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add cucumbers, crab meat, avocado, and rice to the bowl. Mix with the dressing.
  4. Top and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and nori. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding pickled ginger or eel sauce.
  • Opt for real crab meat for a more authentic taste.
  • Persian or English cucumbers work well for a crisp texture.

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