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California Roll Cucumber Salad

A fresh, sushi-inspired cucumber salad with crab, avocado, and sesame-soy dressing that delivers classic California roll flavor without rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American, Japanese-Inspired
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 English cucumbers thinly sliced
  • 1 cup imitation crab meat shredded
  • 1 avocado cubed
Dressing
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife or mandoline
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice cucumbers and lightly salt. Let sit briefly, then drain excess liquid.
  2. Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar until dissolved.
  3. Add cucumbers to a large bowl and toss with dressing.
  4. Gently fold in crab meat and avocado.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Notes

Best served fresh. Add avocado just before serving if making ahead.