Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight, featuring crisp julienned cucumber and delicate imitation crab meat tossed in a creamy Japanese mayonnaise dressing with hints of rice vinegar and garlic powder, garnished with green onion and toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber
- 1 Persian cucumber
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Crab Meat
- 6 oz defrosted imitation crab sticks
Sauce
- 1½ tablespoons Japanese mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- A pinch of black pepper
Garnish
- 1 chopped green onion stalk
- A pinch of roasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber: Julienne the Persian cucumber into thin strips and place them in a small bowl. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of sea salt and toss to coat evenly. Let the cucumber sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Afterwards, gently squeeze the cucumber strips to remove the water and set aside.
- Prepare the Imitation Crab Meat: Shred the imitation crab sticks into fine pieces or slice them lengthwise according to your preference. Set aside for later use.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Japanese mayonnaise, rice vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and well combined. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Combine and Toss Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared cucumber strips, shredded imitation crab meat, and the creamy sauce. Gently toss the ingredients until they are evenly coated with the sauce, taking care not to break apart the crab meat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the salad with chopped green onion and roasted white sesame seeds. Serve chilled for a refreshing and light meal or side dish.
Notes
- For extra crunch, chill the cucumber strips after salting before mixing.
- You can substitute Japanese mayonnaise with regular mayonnaise if unavailable, though the flavor will vary slightly.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- Adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar in the sauce to achieve your preferred balance of sweetness and acidity.
- To keep the cucumber crisp, avoid mixing too far in advance to prevent sogginess.
Keywords: cucumber salad, crab meat salad, Japanese mayonnaise, no-cook salad, healthy salad, summer salad
