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Fresh Asian-Inspired Crab and Cucumber Salad

Fresh Asian-inspired crab and cucumber salad with a tangy dressing. Light, healthy, and quick to prepare.

Try this fresh and easy Asian-inspired crab and cucumber salad with a tangy dressing. Perfect for a light, healthy meal or appetizer.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
0s
Total time
15m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 100 g imitation crab sticks shredded
  • 80 g cucumber peeled and thinly sliced
  • 30 g carrot peeled and julienned
  • 15 g green onion thinly sliced
  • 5 g fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 15 ml rice vinegar
  • 10 ml soy sauce low sodium
  • 5 ml sesame oil toasted
  • 5 ml honey
  • 2 g fresh ginger grated
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 pinch red chili flakes
  • 5 g toasted sesame seeds

Origins

Asia

Instructions

  1. Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly into rounds or half-moons.
  2. Peel the carrot and cut it into thin julienne strips.
  3. Thinly slice the green onion and chop the fresh cilantro leaves.
  4. In a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, honey, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic clove, and a pinch of red chili flakes. Whisk well to make the dressing.
  5. Shred the imitation crab sticks into bite-sized pieces.
  6. In a large bowl, add the sliced cucumber, julienned carrot, shredded crab, green onion, and chopped cilantro.
  7. For the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine all flavors evenly.
  8. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top as a garnish before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh ginger for best flavor.
  • Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • Serve chilled for a refreshing taste.

Serving Suggestions

  • steamed jasmine rice
  • light miso soup
  • grilled shrimp skewers

This fresh Asian crab and cucumber salad is a light, flavorful dish perfect for a quick healthy lunch or appetizer.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.5
  • Sugar (g): 3
  • Fat (g): 3
  • Carbohydrates (g): 6
  • Protein (g): 8
  • Calories: 90
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.02
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.5

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