California Roll Cucumber Salad Recipe
This California Roll Cucumber Salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make dish inspired by the flavors of the classic California sushi roll. Combining crisp cucumber slices with imitation crab, creamy avocado, shredded carrots, and a tangy dressing made with cream cheese, mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and furikake seasoning, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side. It’s served chilled and can be enjoyed straight from the container or beautifully plated with sriracha and green onion garnish for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped imitation crab meat
- 1/2 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
Dressing and Seasoning
- 1/3 cup whipped cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons furikake, divided (optional or to taste)
Optional Garnishes
- Seaweed squares or Nori, to taste
- Sriracha and/or sriracha mayo, to taste
- Sliced green onion, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the Cucumber: Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the English cucumber into thin, even slices to ensure a crisp texture and ease of eating.
- Combine Main Ingredients: Place the cucumber slices into a 32-ounce plastic container with a lid or any shakeable container. The cucumbers should fill about half of the container when gently pressed down. Add the chopped imitation crab meat, diced avocado, and shredded carrots on top.
- Add Dressing and Seasonings: Spoon the whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and half of the furikake seasoning onto the cucumber and crab mixture. Secure the lid tightly on the container.
- Shake to Mix: Shake the container vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing. Although it may not look visually uniform, the flavors will be deliciously blended.
- Serve and Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining furikake on top to your taste. For a prettier presentation, transfer the salad to a serving bowl, add extra cucumber slices if available, and drizzle with sriracha or sriracha mayo. Garnish with sliced green onion and optional seaweed squares or nori for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled for maximum refreshment.
- Furikake is a Japanese seasoning typically made with sesame seeds, seaweed, and dried fish flakes; it adds umami and texture.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha or sriracha mayo according to your spice preference.
- Use fresh, firm cucumbers to achieve the best texture.
- If you prefer, substitute imitation crab meat with cooked real crab or shrimp for a different protein profile.
Keywords: California roll salad, cucumber salad, imitation crab salad, Japanese salad, no cook salad, easy salad recipe
