California Roll Cucumber Salad: Refreshing, No-Cook Delight Recipe
This California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, no-cook dish inspired by the flavors of a classic California sushi roll. Featuring crisp cucumber slices, sweet crab or imitation crab, creamy avocado, and a tangy, savory dressing made with mayonnaise, cream cheese, and soy sauce, this salad is perfect for a quick, light meal or a delightful appetizer. Garnished with sesame seeds, scallions, and radishes, it offers a refreshing crunch and vibrant flavors in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion / American-Japanese
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 each English Cucumbers (Sliced into 1/8-inch thick rounds)
- 1 cup Crab (or Imitation Crab) (Diced)
- 1 each Avocado (Cubed right before serving)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Scallions (For extra crunch)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Radishes (For added flavor)
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise (Adjust to taste)
- 2 oz Cream Cheese (Optional, adjust to preference)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (For garnish, optional, plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Slice the English cucumbers into 1/8-inch thick rounds using a mandolin or a sharp knife. Sprinkle the slices with salt and place them in a colander to drain excess water for 15-20 minutes. Then, pat the cucumber slices dry with paper towels to remove all moisture.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the drained cucumber slices, diced crab or imitation crab, and freshly cubed avocado. Gently toss the ingredients together to distribute them evenly without mashing the avocado.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, cream cheese, soy sauce, and sesame seeds. Start with half of the mayonnaise and cream cheese, taste the mixture, and adjust by adding more to reach your desired creaminess and flavor balance.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber and crab mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated with the creamy dressing, ensuring an even combination of flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or chill it briefly in the refrigerator before serving. Garnish with additional sesame seeds for a lovely crunch and sprinkle chopped scallions and radishes over the salad for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, slice cucumbers thinly and remove excess moisture to prevent a watery salad.
- The cream cheese is optional and can be adjusted or omitted according to preference.
- Use fresh avocado cubes added right before serving to maintain their texture and color.
- Imitation crab is a budget-friendly alternative to real crab and works well in this recipe.
- Chilling the salad before serving enhances the refreshing flavors but serve within a few hours for best freshness.
Keywords: California Roll Salad, Cucumber Salad, Crab Salad, No Cook Salad, Refreshing Salad, Easy Summer Salad