Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight that combines crisp cucumber strips with tender imitation crab meat, dressed in a creamy Japanese mayonnaise sauce with a hint of garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame. Perfect as a light appetizer or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber
- 1 Persian cucumber
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Crab Meat
- 6 oz defrosted imitation crab sticks
Creamy 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: Start by julienning the cucumber into thin strips and place them into a small bowl. Sprinkle the cucumber with a pinch of sea salt, toss to coat evenly, and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Afterward, gently squeeze the cucumber strips to remove the water and set aside.
- Prepare the Imitation Crab Meat: Shred the imitation crab meat sticks into fine pieces or slice them lengthwise according to your preference. Set aside until needed.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the 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 or sliced imitation crab meat, and creamy sauce. Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated, being careful not to break the crab meat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the cucumber and crab salad with chopped green onion and a pinch of roasted white sesame seeds. Serve cold for a refreshing and flavorful dish.
Notes
- Julienning the cucumber thinly ensures it mixes well and soaks up the dressing nicely.
- Allowing the cucumber to sit with salt removes excess water, preventing a watery salad.
- Adjust the garlic powder and sugar according to your taste preferences.
- This salad is best served chilled and should be eaten within a day for optimal freshness.
- Use Japanese mayonnaise like Kewpie for authentic flavor.
Keywords: Cucumber salad, crab meat salad, Japanese salad, no-cook salad, creamy cucumber salad, imitation crab recipe
