Refreshing California Roll Cucumber Salad
A quick, fresh, and light salad that tastes like a California roll, featuring cucumbers, crab, avocado, and a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cucumbers (English cucumbers preferred)
- 8 oz Imitation Crab or Crab Meat (or cooked shrimp/tofu)
- 1 medium Avocado (cubed just before serving)
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise (light for healthier option)
- 2 oz Cream Cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumber. Slice thin or cut into small cubes.
- Cut the crab or shrimp into bite-size pieces.
- Cube the avocado right before mixing to avoid browning.
- Add mayonnaise, cream cheese, and soy sauce to a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Mix in cucumber, crab, and avocado gently to coat.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for a light crunch.
- Taste and adjust soy sauce or mayo if desired.
Notes
Chill ingredients before mixing for a fresher taste. Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours but consume the same day for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salad, cucumber, avocado, crab, quick recipe, healthy