Description
Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight is the ultimate summer dish that perfectly balances refreshing flavors and satisfying textures. This light salad combines crunchy Persian cucumbers with savory crab meat, creating a delightful medley that is sure to impress at any gathering. Its quick preparation—taking just 10 minutes—makes it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or a simple lunch at home. The addition of Japanese mayonnaise and rice vinegar enhances its flavor profile, making every bite irresistible. Whether served as a light appetizer or a side dish to grilled meats, this salad is versatile and easy to customize with your favorite herbs. Enjoy Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight for a deliciously fresh experience that captures the essence of summer.
Ingredients
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 6 oz defrosted imitation crab sticks
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1½ tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 chopped green onion stalk
- A pinch of roasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash the Persian cucumber thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds or half-moons.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced cucumber with defrosted imitation crab sticks.
- Add sea salt, Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until well mixed.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with chopped green onion and roasted white sesame seeds. Serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg