Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight Recipe
A refreshing and light Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight featuring crisp Persian cucumber and tender imitation crab sticks, enhanced with a creamy Japanese mayonnaise dressing, tangy rice vinegar, and subtle seasonings. This salad is a perfect side dish or appetizer that combines sweet, tangy, and savory flavors with a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 6 oz defrosted imitation crab sticks
- 1 chopped green onion stalk
- A pinch of roasted white sesame seeds
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1½ tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber: Wash the Persian cucumber thoroughly, then slice it thinly into bite-sized pieces to ensure a crunchy texture that blends well with the crab meat.
- Shred the Crab Sticks: Defrost the imitation crab sticks if frozen, then shred or cut them into small, manageable pieces for easy mixing and eating.
- Mix the Dressing: In a bowl, combine the Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sea salt, garlic powder, sugar, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated into a smooth, creamy dressing.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the sliced cucumber, shredded crab meat, and chopped green onion. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all ingredients together until the cucumber and crab sticks are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle a pinch of roasted white sesame seeds on top of the salad for added flavor and crunch. Serve immediately or chill briefly in the refrigerator for a refreshing taste.
Notes
- Use Japanese mayonnaise for its unique umami flavor, but regular mayonnaise can be substituted if unavailable.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to taste for a sweeter or tangier dressing.
- For added texture, consider adding thinly sliced radishes or a splash of soy sauce.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- If using fresh crab meat instead of imitation sticks, reduce the amount slightly as fresh crab is more dense.
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