If you love California rolls, this cucumber salad gives you all the same delicious flavors without the rice! It’s light, creamy, crunchy, and packed with crab, avocado, and sesame seeds. A perfect quick lunch, side dish, or meal-prep favorite!
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 10 minutes
🍽 Servings: 2-3
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~180
🛒 Ingredients
- 🥒 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 🦀 4 imitation crab sticks, diced
- 🥑 ½ avocado, diced
- 🥣 2 tbsp Japanese mayo (Kewpie for best flavor!)
- 🍋 1 tsp lemon juice (prevents avocado from browning)
- 🌿 1 tsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 🍯 ½ tsp honey or sugar (optional, for balance)
- 🌶 ½ tsp sriracha (optional, for a kick!)
- 🌾 1 tsp sesame seeds (black or white, toasted)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Slice the cucumber thinly and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
2️⃣ In a mixing bowl, combine the cucumber, diced crab sticks, and avocado.
3️⃣ In a small bowl, whisk together the Japanese mayo, lemon juice, soy sauce, and sriracha (if using).
4️⃣ Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat everything evenly.
5️⃣ Top with sesame seeds and serve immediately for the freshest taste!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Super quick & easy – ready in just 10 minutes!
✔️ Fresh, creamy, and crunchy – like a sushi roll in salad form!
✔️ Low-carb & gluten-free (if using tamari).
✔️ Customizable – add shrimp, seaweed, or even a drizzle of eel sauce!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ For extra crunch, add crispy tempura flakes or crushed nori!
✅ Make it spicy by increasing the sriracha or adding a dash of chili flakes.
✅ Best served fresh, but you can store leftovers for 1 day in the fridge.
This California Roll Cucumber Salad is a light yet satisfying way to enjoy sushi flavors in minutes! 🥒🥑🍣 Try it and let me know how you like it! 😊