Cucumber Crab Salad with Creamy Dressing Recipe
A light and refreshing Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat Delight, featuring crisp Persian cucumber, tender imitation crab meat, and a creamy, tangy dressing, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onion. Perfect as a quick appetizer or side dish for warm days.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10-15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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: Julienne the cucumber into thin strips and place them in a small bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt and toss to coat evenly. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Then, gently squeeze out the excess water and set aside.
- Prepare the Imitation Crab Meat: Shred or slice the imitation crab sticks lengthwise according to your preference. Set aside until needed.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a small bowl, combine sugar, garlic powder, mayonnaise, black pepper, and rice vinegar. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning 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 until everything is evenly coated, taking care not to break the crab meat.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and thinly sliced green onion. Serve cold immediately and enjoy your refreshing cucumber crab salad.
Notes
- Ensure to squeeze out excess water from cucumbers to prevent soggy salad.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with a lighter yogurt-based dressing for a healthier option.
- Imitation crab meat can be replaced with real crab meat if preferred, adjusting seasoning accordingly.
- For extra crunch, add some thinly sliced radish or bell pepper.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated up to 2 hours before serving.
