California Roll Cucumber Salad
A fresh and vibrant California Roll Cucumber Salad that combines crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and imitation crab with a tangy sesame dressing for a light and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey or agave
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- Optional: nori strips for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers, shredded imitation crab, diced avocado, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and grated ginger until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to mix without mashing the avocado.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad and garnish with nori strips if desired.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
For added texture, try topping the salad with crushed roasted peanuts or a drizzle of spicy mayo.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/california-roll-cucumber-salad/