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Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat

Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat for a Refreshing Twist

This Cucumber Salad with Crab Meat is a light and elegant dish perfect for warm weather.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Persian Cucumbers or substitute with Japanese or English cucumbers
  • 8 oz Imitation Crab Meat shredded by hand
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise creamy dressing base
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar (rice or apple cider) adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp Sugar to balance acidity
  • Pepper to taste
  • Sesame Seeds/Fresh Herbs for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the Persian cucumbers thoroughly and julienne them into thin strips. Sprinkle with sea salt and let rest in a colander for 10 minutes.
  2. Shred the imitation crab meat into small pieces using your hands and set it aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, garlic powder, sugar, and pepper. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cucumbers and crab meat. Pour the dressing over and toss gently until well coated.
  5. Garnish with sesame seeds or fresh herbs and serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, pat the cucumbers dry after salting to avoid a watery salad. Adjust the dressing to your taste preference.

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