Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight Recipe
A refreshing and light Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight featuring julienned cucumbers, delicate imitation crab meat, and a creamy, tangy dressing garnished with sesame seeds and green onion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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For the Cucumber:
- 1 Persian cucumber
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (fine grain preferred)
For the Imitation Crab:
- 6 oz imitation crab sticks (flaked or shredded)
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise (Hellmann’s recommended)
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
For the Garnish:
- 1 pinch toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion stalk (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumber: Julienn the cucumber into thin strips and place in a small bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp sea salt and toss to coat evenly. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Then gently squeeze the cucumber strips to remove excess water and set aside.
- Prepare the Imitation Crab Meat: Shred or slice the imitation crab meat sticks into fine pieces or lengthwise strips according to preference. Set aside until needed.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, combine 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1.5 tbsp mayonnaise, a pinch of black pepper, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Combine and Toss Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared cucumber strips, shredded or sliced imitation crab meat, and the creamy sauce. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion on top as garnish. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving for a cool, refreshing salad.
Notes
- Using a Persian cucumber is preferred due to its thin skin and fewer seeds, but you can substitute with English cucumber.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preferred creaminess.
- Letting the cucumber sit with salt and then squeezing removes excess water to prevent a watery salad.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be chilled for up to 1 hour before serving.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of soy sauce or a sprinkle of chili flakes if desired.
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