Description
A quick, refreshing salad that captures the flavors of a California roll without the fuss of rolling. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups English Cucumbers, sliced
- 8 oz Imitation Crab or Crab Meat (or cooked shrimp/tofu)
- 1 medium Avocado, cubed
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 2 oz Cream Cheese
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into thin half-moons or small dice and place in a bowl; sprinkle lightly with salt and let sit.
- Break up the crab into bite-sized pieces.
- Soften the cream cheese by mashing it in a bowl, then mix in the mayonnaise.
- Add soy sauce to the cream cheese mixture and stir until creamy; adjust for saltiness.
- Combine the crab and cucumbers in a bowl and toss gently.
- Fold in the dressing until everything is lightly coated.
- Cube the avocado and gently fold it in just before serving.
- Finish with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil, if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Keep the avocado separate if storing longer to prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg