Description
Craving the signature taste of a California roll without the carbs? Try this California Roll Cucumber Salad, a refreshing dish using cucumber ribbons, imitation crab, avocado, and a tangy-spicy dressing. Ready in 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a delightful, low-calorie choice perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers: Thinly sliced into ribbons for maximum crunch
- 8 oz imitation crab meat: Chopped, for that classic California roll taste
- 3 green onions: Sliced, to brighten every bite
- 1/4 cup soy sauce: Adds savory depth (swap tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp spicy mayo: Mix mayo and sriracha for creamy heat
- Kosher salt & freshly cracked pepper: Just a pinch or two, to taste
- 1 avocado: Sliced, for a silky finish
- Optional Garnishes: 1 tsp sesame seeds, Pickled ginger, Wasabi, Ginger soy glaze
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumbers: Create ultra-thin cucumber ribbons using a mandolin or sharp knife.
- Combine the Base: Toss the cucumber ribbons, chopped imitation crab, and sliced green onions into a large bowl with a lid.
- Add the Dressing: Pour in soy sauce and spicy mayo. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Shake to Coat: Seal and shake the bowl vigorously for 20–30 seconds.
- Adjust & Plate: Taste and adjust flavors with more soy sauce or mayo if needed. Transfer to serving dish.
- Top with Avocado: Arrange avocado slices on top and gently press them into the salad.
- Garnish & Serve: Finish with sesame seeds, pickled ginger, or ginger soy glaze and serve immediately.
Notes
- Mandolin Safety: Use the guard and slice slowly.
- Drain Excess Moisture: Pat dry cucumbers if soggy.
- Control the Heat: Adjust sriracha in mayo to taste.
- Upgrade with Real Crab: Substitute imitation with lump crab meat if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg