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Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad

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Easy California Roll Cucumber Salad is a light, sushi-inspired salad with crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, imitation crab, and a tangy-sweet dressing. It’s a quick and refreshing dish perfect for lunch or a flavorful side.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers, thinly sliced or halved
  • 1 cup imitation crab meat, shredded or chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 cup cooked rice (optional)
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Optional: sriracha, nori strips for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine sliced cucumbers, diced avocado, and imitation crab.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and mayonnaise to form the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Top with sesame seeds, green onions, and optional nori strips or a drizzle of sriracha.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes for extra freshness.

Notes

  • Use English or Persian cucumbers for best texture.
  • Add cooked rice for a heartier sushi bowl version.
  • Real crab, shrimp, or edamame make great protein additions.
  • Add shredded carrots or radishes for extra crunch and color.
  • Substitute mayo with Greek yogurt or extra sesame oil for a lighter dressing.

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